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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,660.80, 207,991.20 and 129,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,660.80, 207,991.20 and 129,912.80 is: 194,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,660.80 : 207,991.20 = 129,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,660.80/207,991.20 = 129,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,660.80x = 207,991.20 × 129,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,660.80x = 27,020,719,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,719,167.36/138,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,869.20

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