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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,009.72, 208,846.94 and 89,187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,009.72, 208,846.94 and 89,187.68 is: 133,994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,009.72 : 208,846.94 = 89,187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,009.72/208,846.94 = 89,187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,009.72x = 208,846.94 × 89,187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,009.72x = 18,626,574,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626,574,053.70/139,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,994.76

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