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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,790.63, 194,291.06 and 84,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,790.63, 194,291.06 and 84,202 is: 116,198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,790.63 : 194,291.06 = 84,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,790.63/194,291.06 = 84,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,790.63x = 194,291.06 × 84,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,790.63x = 16,359,695,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359,695,834.12/140,790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,198.75

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