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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,002.84, 209,111.83 and 126,655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,002.84, 209,111.83 and 126,655.32 is: 189,175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,002.84 : 209,111.83 = 126,655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,002.84/209,111.83 = 126,655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,002.84x = 209,111.83 × 126,655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,002.84x = 26,485,125,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,485,125,744.44/140,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,175.63

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