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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,446.08, 209,159.52 and 80,238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,446.08, 209,159.52 and 80,238.08 is: 120,351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,446.08 : 209,159.52 = 80,238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,446.08/209,159.52 = 80,238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,446.08x = 209,159.52 × 80,238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,446.08x = 16,782,558,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782,558,298.52/139,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,351.60

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