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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,163.74, 193,423.91 and 76,497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,163.74, 193,423.91 and 76,497.33 is: 105,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,163.74 : 193,423.91 = 76,497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,163.74/193,423.91 = 76,497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,163.74x = 193,423.91 × 76,497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,163.74x = 14,796,412,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,796,412,673.16/140,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,565.20

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