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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,639.80, 207,959.70 and 137,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,639.80, 207,959.70 and 137,473.40 is: 206,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,639.80 : 207,959.70 = 137,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,639.80/207,959.70 = 137,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,639.80x = 207,959.70 × 137,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,639.80x = 28,588,927,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588,927,021.98/138,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,210.10

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