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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,254.54, 192,117.44 and 78,811.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,254.54, 192,117.44 and 78,811.32 is: 108,729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,254.54 : 192,117.44 = 78,811.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,254.54/192,117.44 = 78,811.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,254.54x = 192,117.44 × 78,811.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,254.54x = 15,141,028,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,141,028,647.36/139,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,729.16

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