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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,729.58, 192,826.25 and 78,467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,729.58, 192,826.25 and 78,467.25 is: 108,284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,729.58 : 192,826.25 = 78,467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,729.58/192,826.25 = 78,467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,729.58x = 192,826.25 × 78,467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,729.58x = 15,130,545,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,545,172.98/139,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,284.49

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