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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,205.18, 192,103.14 and 75,542.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,205.18, 192,103.14 and 75,542.98 is: 104,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,205.18 : 192,103.14 = 75,542.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,205.18/192,103.14 = 75,542.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,205.18x = 192,103.14 × 75,542.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,205.18x = 14,512,042,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512,042,702.44/139,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,249.30

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