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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,034.62, 208,053.70 and 120,379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,034.62, 208,053.70 and 120,379.10 is: 180,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,034.62 : 208,053.70 = 120,379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,034.62/208,053.70 = 120,379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,034.62x = 208,053.70 × 120,379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,034.62x = 25,045,317,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,317,157.67/139,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,137.27

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