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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,463.57, 208,128.89 and 91,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,463.57, 208,128.89 and 91,381.22 is: 137,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,463.57 : 208,128.89 = 91,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,463.57/208,128.89 = 91,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,463.57x = 208,128.89 × 91,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,463.57x = 19,019,071,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019,071,885.45/138,463.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,357.95

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