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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,661.28, 207,991.76 and 45,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,661.28, 207,991.76 and 45,166.88 is: 67,750.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,661.28 : 207,991.76 = 45,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,661.28/207,991.76 = 45,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,661.28x = 207,991.76 × 45,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,661.28x = 9,394,338,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394,338,864.91/138,661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,750.27

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