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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,707.68, 208,403.88 and 88,809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,707.68, 208,403.88 and 88,809.52 is: 133,433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,707.68 : 208,403.88 = 88,809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,707.68/208,403.88 = 88,809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,707.68x = 208,403.88 × 88,809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,707.68x = 18,508,248,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,508,248,548.94/138,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,433.48

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