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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,292.24, 192,212.79 and 78,849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,292.24, 192,212.79 and 78,849.03 is: 108,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,292.24 : 192,212.79 = 78,849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,292.24/192,212.79 = 78,849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,292.24x = 192,212.79 × 78,849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,292.24x = 15,155,792,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155,792,045.09/139,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,805.72

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