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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,022.81, 209,845.89 and 76,748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,022.81, 209,845.89 and 76,748.04 is: 115,018.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,022.81 : 209,845.89 = 76,748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,022.81/209,845.89 = 76,748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,022.81x = 209,845.89 × 76,748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,022.81x = 16,105,260,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,105,260,759.56/140,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,018.84

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