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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,139.85, 208,709.78 and 69,155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,139.85, 208,709.78 and 69,155.85 is: 103,733.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,139.85 : 208,709.78 = 69,155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,139.85/208,709.78 = 69,155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,139.85x = 208,709.78 × 69,155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,139.85x = 14,433,501,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,433,501,893.43/139,139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,733.78

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