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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,035.62, 208,055.20 and 120,380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,035.62, 208,055.20 and 120,380.10 is: 180,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,035.62 : 208,055.20 = 120,380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,035.62/208,055.20 = 120,380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,035.62x = 208,055.20 × 120,380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,035.62x = 25,045,705,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,705,781.52/139,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,138.77

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