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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,256.66, 210,446.64 and 73,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,256.66, 210,446.64 and 73,681.32 is: 110,554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,256.66 : 210,446.64 = 73,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,256.66/210,446.64 = 73,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,256.66x = 210,446.64 × 73,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,256.66x = 15,505,986,224.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,505,986,224.76/140,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,554.37

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