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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,546.60, 210,819.90 and 131,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,546.60, 210,819.90 and 131,330.60 is: 196,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,546.60 : 210,819.90 = 131,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,546.60/210,819.90 = 131,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,546.60x = 210,819.90 × 131,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,546.60x = 27,687,103,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687,103,958.94/140,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,995.90

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