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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,579.40, 210,917.70 and 135,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,579.40, 210,917.70 and 135,719.40 is: 203,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,579.40 : 210,917.70 = 135,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,579.40/210,917.70 = 135,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,579.40x = 210,917.70 × 135,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,579.40x = 28,625,623,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,625,623,693.38/140,579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,626.02

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