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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,689.78, 210,851.61 and 107,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,689.78, 210,851.61 and 107,287 is: 160,790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,689.78 : 210,851.61 = 107,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,689.78/210,851.61 = 107,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,689.78x = 210,851.61 × 107,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,689.78x = 22,621,636,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,636,682.07/140,689.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,790.90

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