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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,701.08, 209,602.31 and 86,330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,701.08, 209,602.31 and 86,330.85 is: 129,527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,701.08 : 209,602.31 = 86,330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,701.08/209,602.31 = 86,330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,701.08x = 209,602.31 × 86,330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,701.08x = 18,095,145,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,095,145,152.61/139,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,527.60

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