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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,112.42, 193,347.09 and 79,674.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,112.42, 193,347.09 and 79,674.54 is: 109,946.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,112.42 : 193,347.09 = 79,674.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,112.42/193,347.09 = 79,674.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,112.42x = 193,347.09 × 79,674.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,112.42x = 15,404,840,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,840,456.09/140,112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,946.29

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