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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,220.80, 210,331.20 and 137,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,220.80, 210,331.20 and 137,916.80 is: 206,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,220.80 : 210,331.20 = 137,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,220.80/210,331.20 = 137,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,220.80x = 210,331.20 × 137,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,220.80x = 29,008,206,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,008,206,044.16/140,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,875.20

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