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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,729.33, 192,825.90 and 78,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,729.33, 192,825.90 and 78,467 is: 108,284.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,729.33 : 192,825.90 = 78,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,729.33/192,825.90 = 78,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,729.33x = 192,825.90 × 78,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,729.33x = 15,130,469,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,469,895.30/139,729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,284.14

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