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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,867.61, 209,984.35 and 83,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,867.61, 209,984.35 and 83,045.25 is: 124,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,867.61 : 209,984.35 = 83,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,867.61/209,984.35 = 83,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,867.61x = 209,984.35 × 83,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,867.61x = 17,438,201,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438,201,376.69/139,867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,676.48

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