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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,115.62, 210,285.52 and 73,594.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,115.62, 210,285.52 and 73,594.98 is: 110,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,115.62 : 210,285.52 = 73,594.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,115.62/210,285.52 = 73,594.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,115.62x = 210,285.52 × 73,594.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,115.62x = 15,475,958,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475,958,454.70/140,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,451.34

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