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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,973.40, 193,347.66 and 103,748.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,973.40, 193,347.66 and 103,748.28 is: 143,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,973.40 : 193,347.66 = 103,748.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,973.40/193,347.66 = 103,748.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,973.40x = 193,347.66 × 103,748.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,973.40x = 20,059,487,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,487,167.02/139,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,309.28

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