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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,477.91, 207,633.64 and 54,137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,477.91, 207,633.64 and 54,137.62 is: 81,173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,477.91 : 207,633.64 = 54,137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,477.91/207,633.64 = 54,137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,477.91x = 207,633.64 × 54,137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,477.91x = 11,240,791,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,240,791,101.54/138,477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,173.89

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