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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,458.80, 210,688.20 and 135,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,458.80, 210,688.20 and 135,015.60 is: 202,523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,458.80 : 210,688.20 = 135,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,458.80/210,688.20 = 135,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,458.80x = 210,688.20 × 135,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,458.80x = 28,446,193,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,193,735.92/140,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,523.40

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