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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,477, 207,735.60 and 43,675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,477, 207,735.60 and 43,675.14 is: 65,519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,477 : 207,735.60 = 43,675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,477/207,735.60 = 43,675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,477x = 207,735.60 × 43,675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,477x = 9,072,881,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,881,412.98/138,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,519.05

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