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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,252.16, 210,439.89 and 73,676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,252.16, 210,439.89 and 73,676.82 is: 110,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,252.16 : 210,439.89 = 73,676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,252.16/210,439.89 = 73,676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,252.16x = 210,439.89 × 73,676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,252.16x = 15,504,541,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,504,541,896.35/140,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,547.62

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