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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,363.79, 192,317.63 and 78,940.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,363.79, 192,317.63 and 78,940.01 is: 108,934.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,363.79 : 192,317.63 = 78,940.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,363.79/192,317.63 = 78,940.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,363.79x = 192,317.63 × 78,940.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,363.79x = 15,181,555,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,555,721.47/139,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,934.73

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