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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,867.39, 211,301.09 and 85,346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,867.39, 211,301.09 and 85,346.75 is: 128,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,867.39 : 211,301.09 = 85,346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,867.39/211,301.09 = 85,346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,867.39x = 211,301.09 × 85,346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,867.39x = 18,033,861,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033,861,302.96/140,867.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,020.13

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