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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,884.70, 209,889.08 and 73,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,884.70, 209,889.08 and 73,309 is: 109,996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,884.70 : 209,889.08 = 73,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,884.70/209,889.08 = 73,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,884.70x = 209,889.08 × 73,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,884.70x = 15,386,758,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,386,758,565.72/139,884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,996.01

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