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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,182.96, 210,059.12 and 95,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,182.96, 210,059.12 and 95,145.80 is: 142,572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,182.96 : 210,059.12 = 95,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,182.96/210,059.12 = 95,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,182.96x = 210,059.12 × 95,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,182.96x = 19,986,243,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,986,243,019.70/140,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,572.56

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