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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,698.20, 208,047.30 and 132,866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,698.20, 208,047.30 and 132,866.20 is: 199,299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,698.20 : 208,047.30 = 132,866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,698.20/208,047.30 = 132,866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,698.20x = 208,047.30 × 132,866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,698.20x = 27,642,454,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,642,454,171.26/138,698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,299.30

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