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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,429.30, 207,643.95 and 135,804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,429.30, 207,643.95 and 135,804.90 is: 203,707.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,429.30 : 207,643.95 = 135,804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,429.30/207,643.95 = 135,804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,429.30x = 207,643.95 × 135,804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,429.30x = 28,199,065,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,199,065,865.36/138,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,707.35

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