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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,322.69, 192,265.28 and 78,893.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,322.69, 192,265.28 and 78,893.31 is: 108,872.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,322.69 : 192,265.28 = 78,893.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,322.69/192,265.28 = 78,893.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,322.69x = 192,265.28 × 78,893.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,322.69x = 15,168,443,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,168,443,942.81/139,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,872.75

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