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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,427.26, 207,645.38 and 43,658.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,427.26, 207,645.38 and 43,658.36 is: 65,488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,427.26 : 207,645.38 = 43,658.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,427.26/207,645.38 = 43,658.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,427.26x = 207,645.38 × 43,658.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,427.26x = 9,065,456,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,065,456,752.38/138,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,488.96

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