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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,211.30, 210,535.65 and 81,162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,211.30, 210,535.65 and 81,162.30 is: 121,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,211.30 : 210,535.65 = 81,162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,211.30/210,535.65 = 81,162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,211.30x = 210,535.65 × 81,162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,211.30x = 17,087,557,586.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,087,557,586.00/140,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,870.05

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