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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,322.28, 192,276.72 and 78,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,322.28, 192,276.72 and 78,903.58 is: 108,893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,322.28 : 192,276.72 = 78,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,322.28/192,276.72 = 78,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,322.28x = 192,276.72 × 78,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,322.28x = 15,171,321,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,321,558.66/139,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,893.72

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