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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,729.80, 208,094.70 and 115,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,729.80, 208,094.70 and 115,401.80 is: 173,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,729.80 : 208,094.70 = 115,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,729.80/208,094.70 = 115,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,729.80x = 208,094.70 × 115,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,729.80x = 24,014,502,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,014,502,950.46/138,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,102.70

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