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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,995.42, 209,759.37 and 98,367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,995.42, 209,759.37 and 98,367.90 is: 147,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,995.42 : 209,759.37 = 98,367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,995.42/209,759.37 = 98,367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,995.42x = 209,759.37 × 98,367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,995.42x = 20,633,588,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,633,588,732.22/139,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,387.60

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