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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,946.70, 209,920.05 and 86,681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,946.70, 209,920.05 and 86,681.10 is: 130,021.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,946.70 : 209,920.05 = 86,681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,946.70/209,920.05 = 86,681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,946.70x = 209,920.05 × 86,681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,946.70x = 18,196,100,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,196,100,846.06/139,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,021.65

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