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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,419.70, 207,629.55 and 120,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,419.70, 207,629.55 and 120,923.70 is: 181,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,419.70 : 207,629.55 = 120,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,419.70/207,629.55 = 120,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,419.70x = 207,629.55 × 120,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,419.70x = 25,107,333,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107,333,415.34/138,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,385.55

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