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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,731.80, 208,097.70 and 123,969.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,731.80, 208,097.70 and 123,969.55 is: 185,954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,731.80 : 208,097.70 = 123,969.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,731.80/208,097.70 = 123,969.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,731.80x = 208,097.70 × 123,969.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,731.80x = 25,797,778,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,797,778,225.04/138,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,954.33

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