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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,298.28, 192,229.66 and 78,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,298.28, 192,229.66 and 78,867.36 is: 108,835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,298.28 : 192,229.66 = 78,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,298.28/192,229.66 = 78,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,298.28x = 192,229.66 × 78,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,298.28x = 15,160,645,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,160,645,797.90/139,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,835.84

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