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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,233.24, 192,150.72 and 78,780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,233.24, 192,150.72 and 78,780.96 is: 108,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,233.24 : 192,150.72 = 78,780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,233.24/192,150.72 = 78,780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,233.24x = 192,150.72 × 78,780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,233.24x = 15,137,818,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137,818,186.29/139,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,722.73

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