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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,105.80, 210,012.90 and 76,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,105.80, 210,012.90 and 76,828.60 is: 115,162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,105.80 : 210,012.90 = 76,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,105.80/210,012.90 = 76,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,105.80x = 210,012.90 × 76,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,105.80x = 16,134,997,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134,997,088.94/140,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,162.95

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