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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,157.70, 210,236.55 and 81,108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,157.70, 210,236.55 and 81,108.70 is: 121,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,157.70 : 210,236.55 = 81,108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,157.70/210,236.55 = 81,108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,157.70x = 210,236.55 × 81,108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,157.70x = 17,052,013,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,013,262.99/140,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,663.05

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