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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,623.58, 207,913.68 and 45,128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,623.58, 207,913.68 and 45,128.70 is: 67,685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,623.58 : 207,913.68 = 45,128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,623.58/207,913.68 = 45,128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,623.58x = 207,913.68 × 45,128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,623.58x = 9,382,874,090.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,382,874,090.62/138,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,685.99

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