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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,281.26, 192,212.73 and 78,850.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,281.26, 192,212.73 and 78,850.67 is: 108,816.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,281.26 : 192,212.73 = 78,850.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,281.26/192,212.73 = 78,850.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,281.26x = 192,212.73 × 78,850.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,281.26x = 15,156,101,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,101,581.97/139,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,816.52

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