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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,608.19, 208,262.61 and 133,003.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,608.19, 208,262.61 and 133,003.17 is: 199,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,608.19 : 208,262.61 = 133,003.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,608.19/208,262.61 = 133,003.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,608.19x = 208,262.61 × 133,003.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,608.19x = 27,699,587,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699,587,322.47/138,608.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,840.91

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