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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,644.76, 192,676.96 and 79,201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,644.76, 192,676.96 and 79,201.76 is: 109,279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,644.76 : 192,676.96 = 79,201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,644.76/192,676.96 = 79,201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,644.76x = 192,676.96 × 79,201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,644.76x = 15,260,354,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260,354,343.45/139,644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,279.82

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