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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,777.40, 211,166.10 and 131,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,777.40, 211,166.10 and 131,446.20 is: 197,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,777.40 : 211,166.10 = 131,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,777.40/211,166.10 = 131,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,777.40x = 211,166.10 × 131,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,777.40x = 27,756,981,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,756,981,413.82/140,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,169.30

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