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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,652.96, 210,831.81 and 101,188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,652.96, 210,831.81 and 101,188.54 is: 151,676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,652.96 : 210,831.81 = 101,188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,652.96/210,831.81 = 101,188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,652.96x = 210,831.81 × 101,188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,652.96x = 21,333,763,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,763,492.73/140,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,676.61

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