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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,233.20, 208,849.80 and 100,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,233.20, 208,849.80 and 100,158.80 is: 150,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,233.20 : 208,849.80 = 100,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,233.20/208,849.80 = 100,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,233.20x = 208,849.80 × 100,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,233.20x = 20,918,145,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918,145,348.24/139,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,238.20

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