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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,119.20, 210,178.80 and 81,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,119.20, 210,178.80 and 81,070.20 is: 121,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,119.20 : 210,178.80 = 81,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,119.20/210,178.80 = 81,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,119.20x = 210,178.80 × 81,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,119.20x = 17,039,237,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039,237,351.76/140,119.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,605.30

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