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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,921.28, 208,287.06 and 66,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,921.28, 208,287.06 and 66,836.14 is: 100,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,921.28 : 208,287.06 = 66,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,921.28/208,287.06 = 66,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,921.28x = 208,287.06 × 66,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,921.28x = 13,921,103,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921,103,102.35/138,921.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,208.57

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