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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,977.70, 209,966.55 and 132,396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,977.70, 209,966.55 and 132,396.10 is: 198,594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,977.70 : 209,966.55 = 132,396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,977.70/209,966.55 = 132,396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,977.70x = 209,966.55 × 132,396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,977.70x = 27,798,752,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,798,752,350.46/139,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,594.15

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