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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,822.49, 192,872.49 and 98,940.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,822.49, 192,872.49 and 98,940.57 is: 136,479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,822.49 : 192,872.49 = 98,940.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,822.49/192,872.49 = 98,940.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,822.49x = 192,872.49 × 98,940.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,822.49x = 19,082,914,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,914,097.92/139,822.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,479.58

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