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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,688.16, 209,486.88 and 60,779.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,688.16, 209,486.88 and 60,779.04 is: 91,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,688.16 : 209,486.88 = 60,779.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,688.16/209,486.88 = 60,779.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,688.16x = 209,486.88 × 60,779.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,688.16x = 12,732,411,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732,411,459.00/139,688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,148.82

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