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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,420.70, 207,631.05 and 120,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,420.70, 207,631.05 and 120,924.70 is: 181,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,420.70 : 207,631.05 = 120,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,420.70/207,631.05 = 120,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,420.70x = 207,631.05 × 120,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,420.70x = 25,107,722,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107,722,431.94/138,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,387.05

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