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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,920.80, 208,381.20 and 133,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,920.80, 208,381.20 and 133,088.80 is: 199,633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,920.80 : 208,381.20 = 133,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,920.80/208,381.20 = 133,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,920.80x = 208,381.20 × 133,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,920.80x = 27,733,203,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,733,203,850.56/138,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,633.20

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