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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,671.98, 211,125.99 and 131,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,671.98, 211,125.99 and 131,804.60 is: 197,817.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,671.98 : 211,125.99 = 131,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,671.98/211,125.99 = 131,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,671.98x = 211,125.99 × 131,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,671.98x = 27,827,376,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827,376,661.55/140,671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,817.48

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