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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,924.72, 194,482.14 and 84,325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,924.72, 194,482.14 and 84,325.16 is: 116,372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,924.72 : 194,482.14 = 84,325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,924.72/194,482.14 = 84,325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,924.72x = 194,482.14 × 84,325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,924.72x = 16,399,737,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,399,737,572.64/140,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,372.33

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