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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,239.60, 209,866.83 and 120,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,239.60, 209,866.83 and 120,753.52 is: 180,706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,239.60 : 209,866.83 = 120,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,239.60/209,866.83 = 120,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,239.60x = 209,866.83 × 120,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,239.60x = 25,342,158,453.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342,158,453.74/140,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,706.15

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