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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,476.40, 207,566.28 and 98,913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,476.40, 207,566.28 and 98,913.48 is: 148,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,476.40 : 207,566.28 = 98,913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,476.40/207,566.28 = 98,913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,476.40x = 207,566.28 × 98,913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,476.40x = 20,531,103,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,531,103,085.45/138,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,264.28

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