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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,027.92, 209,403.42 and 104,514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,027.92, 209,403.42 and 104,514.28 is: 156,294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,027.92 : 209,403.42 = 104,514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,027.92/209,403.42 = 104,514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,027.92x = 209,403.42 × 104,514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,027.92x = 21,885,647,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,885,647,670.84/140,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,294.89

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