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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,458.80, 210,688.20 and 122,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,458.80, 210,688.20 and 122,962.80 is: 184,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,458.80 : 210,688.20 = 122,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,458.80/210,688.20 = 122,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,458.80x = 210,688.20 × 122,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,458.80x = 25,906,810,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,906,810,998.96/140,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,444.20

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