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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,209.20, 210,313.80 and 81,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,209.20, 210,313.80 and 81,160.20 is: 121,740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,209.20 : 210,313.80 = 81,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,209.20/210,313.80 = 81,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,209.20x = 210,313.80 × 81,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,209.20x = 17,069,110,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069,110,070.76/140,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,740.30

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