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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,607.68, 194,037.86 and 76,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,607.68, 194,037.86 and 76,946.54 is: 106,185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,607.68 : 194,037.86 = 76,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,607.68/194,037.86 = 76,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,607.68x = 194,037.86 × 76,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,607.68x = 14,930,541,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930,541,178.18/140,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,185.82

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