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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,856.46, 209,609.52 and 110,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,856.46, 209,609.52 and 110,157 is: 165,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,856.46 : 209,609.52 = 110,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,856.46/209,609.52 = 110,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,856.46x = 209,609.52 × 110,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,856.46x = 23,089,955,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089,955,894.64/139,856.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,097.53

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