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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,891.14, 209,878.44 and 131,536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,891.14, 209,878.44 and 131,536.26 is: 197,343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,891.14 : 209,878.44 = 131,536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,891.14/209,878.44 = 131,536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,891.14x = 209,878.44 × 131,536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,891.14x = 27,606,625,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,625,052.23/139,891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,343.63

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