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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,233.92, 192,142.98 and 75,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,233.92, 192,142.98 and 75,571.74 is: 104,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,233.92 : 192,142.98 = 75,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,233.92/192,142.98 = 75,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,233.92x = 192,142.98 × 75,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,233.92x = 14,520,579,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,579,327.39/139,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,289.09

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