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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,608.68, 208,263.36 and 133,003.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,608.68, 208,263.36 and 133,003.66 is: 199,841.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,608.68 : 208,263.36 = 133,003.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,608.68/208,263.36 = 133,003.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,608.68x = 208,263.36 × 133,003.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,608.68x = 27,699,789,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699,789,123.90/138,608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,841.66

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