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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,487.47, 192,571.82 and 106,720.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,487.47, 192,571.82 and 106,720.29 is: 147,334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,487.47 : 192,571.82 = 106,720.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,487.47/192,571.82 = 106,720.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,487.47x = 192,571.82 × 106,720.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,487.47x = 20,551,320,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,551,320,476.23/139,487.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,334.53

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