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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,599.28, 208,180.20 and 122,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,599.28, 208,180.20 and 122,327.28 is: 183,739.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,599.28 : 208,180.20 = 122,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,599.28/208,180.20 = 122,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,599.28x = 208,180.20 × 122,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,599.28x = 25,466,117,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466,117,615.86/138,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,739.18

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