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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,298.68, 192,275.94 and 88,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,298.68, 192,275.94 and 88,997.56 is: 122,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,298.68 : 192,275.94 = 88,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,298.68/192,275.94 = 88,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,298.68x = 192,275.94 × 88,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,298.68x = 17,112,089,506.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112,089,506.71/139,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,844.59

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