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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,521.52, 209,052.24 and 80,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,521.52, 209,052.24 and 80,406.88 is: 120,477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,521.52 : 209,052.24 = 80,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,521.52/209,052.24 = 80,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,521.52x = 209,052.24 × 80,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,521.52x = 16,809,238,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809,238,375.41/139,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,477.75

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