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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,147.70, 210,221.55 and 81,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,147.70, 210,221.55 and 81,098.70 is: 121,648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,147.70 : 210,221.55 = 81,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,147.70/210,221.55 = 81,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,147.70x = 210,221.55 × 81,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,147.70x = 17,048,694,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,694,416.99/140,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,648.05

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