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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,381.38, 210,717.87 and 81,332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,381.38, 210,717.87 and 81,332.38 is: 122,083.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,381.38 : 210,717.87 = 81,332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,381.38/210,717.87 = 81,332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,381.38x = 210,717.87 × 81,332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,381.38x = 17,138,185,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138,185,875.63/140,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,083.04

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