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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,380.52, 192,338.95 and 78,949.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,380.52, 192,338.95 and 78,949.95 is: 108,947.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,380.52 : 192,338.95 = 78,949.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,380.52/192,338.95 = 78,949.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,380.52x = 192,338.95 × 78,949.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,380.52x = 15,185,150,485.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185,150,485.55/139,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,947.44

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