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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,754.16, 208,152.90 and 45,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,754.16, 208,152.90 and 45,238.16 is: 67,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,754.16 : 208,152.90 = 45,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,754.16/208,152.90 = 45,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,754.16x = 208,152.90 × 45,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,754.16x = 9,416,454,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416,454,194.66/138,754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,864.30

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