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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,321.52, 192,267.51 and 81,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,321.52, 192,267.51 and 81,964.88 is: 113,113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,321.52 : 192,267.51 = 81,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,321.52/192,267.51 = 81,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,321.52x = 192,267.51 × 81,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,321.52x = 15,759,183,385.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759,183,385.05/139,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,113.78

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