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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,488.38, 210,510.63 and 114,064.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,488.38, 210,510.63 and 114,064.02 is: 170,915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,488.38 : 210,510.63 = 114,064.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,488.38/210,510.63 = 114,064.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,488.38x = 210,510.63 × 114,064.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,488.38x = 24,011,688,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011,688,710.53/140,488.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,915.83

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