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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,572.32, 193,994.46 and 76,910.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,572.32, 193,994.46 and 76,910.15 is: 106,138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,572.32 : 193,994.46 = 76,910.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,572.32/193,994.46 = 76,910.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,572.32x = 193,994.46 × 76,910.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,572.32x = 14,920,142,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920,142,047.80/140,572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,138.55

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