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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,002.20, 210,003.30 and 86,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,002.20, 210,003.30 and 86,736.60 is: 130,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,002.20 : 210,003.30 = 86,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,002.20/210,003.30 = 86,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,002.20x = 210,003.30 × 86,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,002.20x = 18,214,972,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,214,972,230.78/140,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,104.90

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