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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,404.70, 207,607.05 and 120,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,404.70, 207,607.05 and 120,908.70 is: 181,363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,404.70 : 207,607.05 = 120,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,404.70/207,607.05 = 120,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,404.70x = 207,607.05 × 120,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,404.70x = 25,101,498,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,498,526.34/138,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,363.05

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