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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,225.94, 192,125.98 and 78,799.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,225.94, 192,125.98 and 78,799.89 is: 108,740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,225.94 : 192,125.98 = 78,799.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,225.94/192,125.98 = 78,799.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,225.94x = 192,125.98 × 78,799.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,225.94x = 15,139,505,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,505,385.16/139,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,740.55

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