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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,225.34, 210,253.45 and 65,362.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,225.34, 210,253.45 and 65,362.29 is: 98,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,225.34 : 210,253.45 = 65,362.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,225.34/210,253.45 = 65,362.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,225.34x = 210,253.45 × 65,362.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,225.34x = 13,742,646,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,742,646,972.40/140,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,004.02

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