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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,575.40, 210,911.70 and 135,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,575.40, 210,911.70 and 135,715.40 is: 203,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,575.40 : 210,911.70 = 135,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,575.40/210,911.70 = 135,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,575.40x = 210,911.70 × 135,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,575.40x = 28,623,965,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,623,965,730.18/140,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,620.02

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