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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,309.28, 210,186.36 and 73,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,309.28, 210,186.36 and 73,649.52 is: 110,328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,309.28 : 210,186.36 = 73,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,309.28/210,186.36 = 73,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,309.28x = 210,186.36 × 73,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,309.28x = 15,480,124,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480,124,524.55/140,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,328.59

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