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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,317.37, 209,049.86 and 60,486.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,317.37, 209,049.86 and 60,486.95 is: 90,762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,317.37 : 209,049.86 = 60,486.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,317.37/209,049.86 = 60,486.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,317.37x = 209,049.86 × 60,486.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,317.37x = 12,644,789,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,644,789,103.17/139,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,762.48

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