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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,955.24, 209,994.84 and 73,379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,955.24, 209,994.84 and 73,379.48 is: 110,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,955.24 : 209,994.84 = 73,379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,955.24/209,994.84 = 73,379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,955.24x = 209,994.84 × 73,379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,955.24x = 15,409,312,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,409,312,161.88/139,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,101.72

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