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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,140.72, 192,014.27 and 78,710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,140.72, 192,014.27 and 78,710.09 is: 108,619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,140.72 : 192,014.27 = 78,710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,140.72/192,014.27 = 78,710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,140.72x = 192,014.27 × 78,710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,140.72x = 15,113,459,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,459,599.40/139,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,619.96

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