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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,429.90, 207,644.85 and 138,429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,429.90, 207,644.85 and 138,429.90 is: 207,644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,429.90 : 207,644.85 = 138,429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,429.90/207,644.85 = 138,429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,429.90x = 207,644.85 × 138,429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,429.90x = 28,744,255,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,744,255,821.02/138,429.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,644.85

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