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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,722.84, 193,042.98 and 97,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,722.84, 193,042.98 and 97,470 is: 134,665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,722.84 : 193,042.98 = 97,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,722.84/193,042.98 = 97,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,722.84x = 193,042.98 × 97,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,722.84x = 18,815,899,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,815,899,260.60/139,722.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,665.88

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