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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,647.04, 192,720 and 129,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,647.04, 192,720 and 129,806.08 is: 179,138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,647.04 : 192,720 = 129,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,647.04/192,720 = 129,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,647.04x = 192,720 × 129,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,647.04x = 25,016,227,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,016,227,737.60/139,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,138.98

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