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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,832.28, 194,348.52 and 84,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,832.28, 194,348.52 and 84,256.96 is: 116,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,832.28 : 194,348.52 = 84,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,832.28/194,348.52 = 84,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,832.28x = 194,348.52 × 84,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,832.28x = 16,375,215,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375,215,475.70/140,832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,274.59

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