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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,312.30, 210,322.65 and 77,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,312.30, 210,322.65 and 77,035.10 is: 115,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,312.30 : 210,322.65 = 77,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,312.30/210,322.65 = 77,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,312.30x = 210,322.65 × 77,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,312.30x = 16,202,226,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202,226,375.02/140,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,472.60

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