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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,926.78, 208,168.73 and 88,965.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,926.78, 208,168.73 and 88,965.78 is: 133,306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,926.78 : 208,168.73 = 88,965.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,926.78/208,168.73 = 88,965.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,926.78x = 208,168.73 × 88,965.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,926.78x = 18,519,893,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519,893,436.06/138,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,306.86

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