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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,767.94, 211,028.14 and 73,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,767.94, 211,028.14 and 73,157.62 is: 109,672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,767.94 : 211,028.14 = 73,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,767.94/211,028.14 = 73,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,767.94x = 211,028.14 × 73,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,767.94x = 15,438,316,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,316,475.43/140,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,672.11

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