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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,222.98, 192,128.49 and 78,793.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,222.98, 192,128.49 and 78,793.74 is: 108,735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,222.98 : 192,128.49 = 78,793.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,222.98/192,128.49 = 78,793.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,222.98x = 192,128.49 × 78,793.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,222.98x = 15,138,522,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,522,287.65/139,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,735.80

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