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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,439.70, 209,159.55 and 100,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,439.70, 209,159.55 and 100,365.30 is: 150,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,439.70 : 209,159.55 = 100,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,439.70/209,159.55 = 100,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,439.70x = 209,159.55 × 100,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,439.70x = 20,992,360,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,992,360,983.62/139,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,547.95

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