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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,729.70, 208,094.55 and 123,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,729.70, 208,094.55 and 123,955.30 is: 185,932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,729.70 : 208,094.55 = 123,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,729.70/208,094.55 = 123,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,729.70x = 208,094.55 × 123,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,729.70x = 25,794,422,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,794,422,373.62/138,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,932.95

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