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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,245.12, 192,149.55 and 78,828.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,245.12, 192,149.55 and 78,828.03 is: 108,777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,245.12 : 192,149.55 = 78,828.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,245.12/192,149.55 = 78,828.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,245.12x = 192,149.55 × 78,828.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,245.12x = 15,146,770,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,770,491.89/139,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,777.75

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