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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,360.29, 192,312.79 and 78,936.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,360.29, 192,312.79 and 78,936.51 is: 108,929.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,360.29 : 192,312.79 = 78,936.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,360.29/192,312.79 = 78,936.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,360.29x = 192,312.79 × 78,936.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,360.29x = 15,180,500,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,500,470.96/139,360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,929.89

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