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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,429.10, 207,352.04 and 112,185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,429.10, 207,352.04 and 112,185.10 is: 168,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,429.10 : 207,352.04 = 112,185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,429.10/207,352.04 = 112,185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,429.10x = 207,352.04 × 112,185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,429.10x = 23,261,809,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,261,809,342.60/138,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,041.32

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