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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,416.99, 209,007.91 and 60,471.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,416.99, 209,007.91 and 60,471.78 is: 90,656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,416.99 : 209,007.91 = 60,471.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,416.99/209,007.91 = 60,471.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,416.99x = 209,007.91 × 60,471.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,416.99x = 12,639,080,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,639,080,351.78/139,416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,656.67

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