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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,330.40, 210,495.60 and 96,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,330.40, 210,495.60 and 96,007.20 is: 144,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,330.40 : 210,495.60 = 96,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,330.40/210,495.60 = 96,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,330.40x = 210,495.60 × 96,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,330.40x = 20,209,093,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209,093,168.32/140,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,010.80

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