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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,135.27, 210,276.72 and 81,012.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,135.27, 210,276.72 and 81,012.47 is: 121,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,135.27 : 210,276.72 = 81,012.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,135.27/210,276.72 = 81,012.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,135.27x = 210,276.72 × 81,012.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,135.27x = 17,035,035,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035,035,419.31/140,135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,561.37

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