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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,423.41, 192,388.69 and 78,981.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,423.41, 192,388.69 and 78,981.11 is: 108,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,423.41 : 192,388.69 = 78,981.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,423.41/192,388.69 = 78,981.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,423.41x = 192,388.69 × 78,981.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,423.41x = 15,195,071,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,071,892.74/139,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,985.08

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