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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,512.04, 210,754.38 and 77,311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,512.04, 210,754.38 and 77,311.39 is: 115,959.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,512.04 : 210,754.38 = 77,311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,512.04/210,754.38 = 77,311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,512.04x = 210,754.38 × 77,311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,512.04x = 16,293,713,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293,713,012.62/140,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,959.55

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