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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,478.83, 192,573.47 and 107,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,478.83, 192,573.47 and 107,155.88 is: 147,946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,478.83 : 192,573.47 = 107,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,478.83/192,573.47 = 107,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,478.83x = 192,573.47 × 107,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,478.83x = 20,635,379,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,379,066.92/139,478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,946.32

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