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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,924.40, 208,306.14 and 122,317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,924.40, 208,306.14 and 122,317.78 is: 183,405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,924.40 : 208,306.14 = 122,317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,924.40/208,306.14 = 122,317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,924.40x = 208,306.14 × 122,317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,924.40x = 25,479,544,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479,544,605.17/138,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,405.83

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