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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,994.20, 209,991.30 and 118,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,994.20, 209,991.30 and 118,124.20 is: 177,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,994.20 : 209,991.30 = 118,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,994.20/209,991.30 = 118,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,994.20x = 209,991.30 × 118,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,994.20x = 24,805,054,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,805,054,319.46/139,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,186.30

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