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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,036.62, 208,056.70 and 120,381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,036.62, 208,056.70 and 120,381.10 is: 180,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,036.62 : 208,056.70 = 120,381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,036.62/208,056.70 = 120,381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,036.62x = 208,056.70 × 120,381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,036.62x = 25,046,094,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046,094,408.37/139,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,140.27

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