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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,150.87, 193,412.71 and 79,719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,150.87, 193,412.71 and 79,719.96 is: 110,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,150.87 : 193,412.71 = 79,719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,150.87/193,412.71 = 79,719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,150.87x = 193,412.71 × 79,719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,150.87x = 15,418,853,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,853,504.69/140,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,016.11

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