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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,440.88, 209,596.42 and 134,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,440.88, 209,596.42 and 134,725.52 is: 201,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,440.88 : 209,596.42 = 134,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,440.88/209,596.42 = 134,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,440.88x = 209,596.42 × 134,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,440.88x = 28,237,986,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,237,986,674.64/140,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,066.72

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