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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,323.44, 192,268.64 and 78,892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,323.44, 192,268.64 and 78,892.49 is: 108,872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,323.44 : 192,268.64 = 78,892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,323.44/192,268.64 = 78,892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,323.44x = 192,268.64 × 78,892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,323.44x = 15,168,551,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,168,551,758.51/139,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,872.93

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