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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,493.28, 210,592.08 and 96,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,493.28, 210,592.08 and 96,108 is: 144,060.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,493.28 : 210,592.08 = 96,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,493.28/210,592.08 = 96,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,493.28x = 210,592.08 × 96,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,493.28x = 20,239,583,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,583,624.64/140,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,060.87

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