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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,407.57, 208,993.80 and 60,462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,407.57, 208,993.80 and 60,462.34 is: 90,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,407.57 : 208,993.80 = 60,462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,407.57/208,993.80 = 60,462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,407.57x = 208,993.80 × 60,462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,407.57x = 12,636,253,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,636,253,148.52/139,407.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,642.52

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