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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,547.96, 210,588.66 and 114,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,547.96, 210,588.66 and 114,265.08 is: 171,207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,547.96 : 210,588.66 = 114,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,547.96/210,588.66 = 114,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,547.96x = 210,588.66 × 114,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,547.96x = 24,062,930,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,930,081.99/140,547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,207.96

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