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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,436.93, 192,407.31 and 78,994.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,436.93, 192,407.31 and 78,994.63 is: 109,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,436.93 : 192,407.31 = 78,994.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,436.93/192,407.31 = 78,994.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,436.93x = 192,407.31 × 78,994.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,436.93x = 15,199,143,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199,143,532.05/139,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,003.72

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