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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,342.07, 192,292.10 and 78,912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,342.07, 192,292.10 and 78,912.72 is: 108,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,342.07 : 192,292.10 = 78,912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,342.07/192,292.10 = 78,912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,342.07x = 192,292.10 × 78,912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,342.07x = 15,174,292,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,174,292,250.95/139,342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,899.58

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