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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,574.80, 210,628.92 and 98,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,574.80, 210,628.92 and 98,934.32 is: 148,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,574.80 : 210,628.92 = 98,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,574.80/210,628.92 = 98,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,574.80x = 210,628.92 × 98,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,574.80x = 20,838,428,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,838,428,972.53/140,574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,237.30

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