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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,744.68, 192,975.72 and 88,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,744.68, 192,975.72 and 88,773.88 is: 122,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,744.68 : 192,975.72 = 88,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,744.68/192,975.72 = 88,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,744.68x = 192,975.72 × 88,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,744.68x = 17,131,203,410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,203,410.19/139,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,589.31

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