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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,337.24, 192,287.59 and 78,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,337.24, 192,287.59 and 78,906.24 is: 108,891.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,337.24 : 192,287.59 = 78,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,337.24/192,287.59 = 78,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,337.24x = 192,287.59 × 78,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,337.24x = 15,172,690,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,690,528.30/139,337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,891.86

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