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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,363.14, 210,482.46 and 87,052.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,363.14, 210,482.46 and 87,052.97 is: 130,540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,363.14 : 210,482.46 = 87,052.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,363.14/210,482.46 = 87,052.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,363.14x = 210,482.46 × 87,052.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,363.14x = 18,323,122,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,323,122,444.57/140,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,540.84

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