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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,688.84, 209,199.74 and 80,399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,688.84, 209,199.74 and 80,399.88 is: 120,407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,688.84 : 209,199.74 = 80,399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,688.84/209,199.74 = 80,399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,688.84x = 209,199.74 × 80,399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,688.84x = 16,819,633,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819,633,590.03/139,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,407.86

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