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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,215.20, 210,322.80 and 81,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,215.20, 210,322.80 and 81,166.20 is: 121,749.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,215.20 : 210,322.80 = 81,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,215.20/210,322.80 = 81,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,215.20x = 210,322.80 × 81,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,215.20x = 17,071,102,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,102,449.36/140,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,749.30

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