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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,731.20, 209,596.80 and 100,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,731.20, 209,596.80 and 100,656.80 is: 150,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,731.20 : 209,596.80 = 100,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,731.20/209,596.80 = 100,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,731.20x = 209,596.80 × 100,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,731.20x = 21,097,343,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,097,343,178.24/139,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,985.20

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