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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,007.70, 210,011.55 and 80,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,007.70, 210,011.55 and 80,958.70 is: 121,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,007.70 : 210,011.55 = 80,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,007.70/210,011.55 = 80,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,007.70x = 210,011.55 × 80,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,007.70x = 17,002,262,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002,262,072.99/140,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,438.05

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