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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,217.30, 210,101.31 and 73,654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,217.30, 210,101.31 and 73,654.74 is: 110,364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,217.30 : 210,101.31 = 73,654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,217.30/210,101.31 = 73,654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,217.30x = 210,101.31 × 73,654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,217.30x = 15,474,957,361.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,474,957,361.71/140,217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,364.11

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