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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,493.54, 193,886.42 and 80,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,493.54, 193,886.42 and 80,073.72 is: 110,504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,493.54 : 193,886.42 = 80,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,493.54/193,886.42 = 80,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,493.54x = 193,886.42 × 80,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,493.54x = 15,525,206,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,525,206,906.88/140,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,504.77

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