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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,072.58, 193,299.48 and 76,409.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,072.58, 193,299.48 and 76,409.82 is: 105,445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,072.58 : 193,299.48 = 76,409.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,072.58/193,299.48 = 76,409.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,072.58x = 193,299.48 × 76,409.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,072.58x = 14,769,978,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769,978,472.89/140,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,445.18

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