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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,868.92, 211,327.97 and 61,981.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,868.92, 211,327.97 and 61,981.08 is: 92,982.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,868.92 : 211,327.97 = 61,981.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,868.92/211,327.97 = 61,981.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,868.92x = 211,327.97 × 61,981.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,868.92x = 13,098,335,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098,335,504.90/140,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,982.44

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