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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,480.08, 209,214.63 and 59,485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,480.08, 209,214.63 and 59,485.08 is: 89,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,480.08 : 209,214.63 = 59,485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,480.08/209,214.63 = 59,485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,480.08x = 209,214.63 × 59,485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,480.08x = 12,445,149,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445,149,002.72/139,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,225.28

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