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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,848.83, 192,985.54 and 79,419.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,848.83, 192,985.54 and 79,419.29 is: 109,595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,848.83 : 192,985.54 = 79,419.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,848.83/192,985.54 = 79,419.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,848.83x = 192,985.54 × 79,419.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,848.83x = 15,326,773,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326,773,403.59/139,848.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,595.29

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