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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,744.78, 140,245.97 and 80,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,744.78, 140,245.97 and 80,199.59 is: 110,547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,744.78 : 140,245.97 = 80,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,744.78/140,245.97 = 80,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,744.78x = 140,245.97 × 80,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,744.78x = 11,247,668,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,247,668,190.92/101,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,547.87

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