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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,151.15, 209,734.65 and 95,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,151.15, 209,734.65 and 95,864.40 is: 143,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,151.15 : 209,734.65 = 95,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,151.15/209,734.65 = 95,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,151.15x = 209,734.65 × 95,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,151.15x = 20,106,086,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,106,086,381.46/140,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,460.02

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