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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,325.08, 208,959.66 and 68,217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,325.08, 208,959.66 and 68,217.06 is: 102,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,325.08 : 208,959.66 = 68,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,325.08/208,959.66 = 68,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,325.08x = 208,959.66 × 68,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,325.08x = 14,254,613,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,613,663.80/139,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,311.90

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