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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,565.70, 209,348.55 and 132,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,565.70, 209,348.55 and 132,348.60 is: 198,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,565.70 : 209,348.55 = 132,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,565.70/209,348.55 = 132,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,565.70x = 209,348.55 × 132,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,565.70x = 27,706,987,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706,987,504.53/139,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,522.90

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