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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,356.80, 210,535.20 and 70,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,356.80, 210,535.20 and 70,210.80 is: 105,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,356.80 : 210,535.20 = 70,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,356.80/210,535.20 = 70,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,356.80x = 210,535.20 × 70,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,356.80x = 14,781,844,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781,844,820.16/140,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,316.20

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