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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,672.34, 210,944.69 and 60,672.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,672.34, 210,944.69 and 60,672.51 is: 90,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,672.34 : 210,944.69 = 60,672.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,672.34/210,944.69 = 60,672.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,672.34x = 210,944.69 × 60,672.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,672.34x = 12,798,543,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,798,543,103.67/140,672.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,981.23

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