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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,524.19, 209,281.58 and 60,638.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,524.19, 209,281.58 and 60,638.42 is: 90,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,524.19 : 209,281.58 = 60,638.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,524.19/209,281.58 = 60,638.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,524.19x = 209,281.58 × 60,638.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,524.19x = 12,690,504,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,690,504,346.30/139,524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,955.59

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