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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,486.23, 193,874.37 and 80,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,486.23, 193,874.37 and 80,055.58 is: 110,478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,486.23 : 193,874.37 = 80,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,486.23/193,874.37 = 80,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,486.23x = 193,874.37 × 80,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,486.23x = 15,520,725,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520,725,137.48/140,486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,478.62

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