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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,869.62, 211,567.68 and 124,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,869.62, 211,567.68 and 124,008.66 is: 186,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,869.62 : 211,567.68 = 124,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,869.62/211,567.68 = 124,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,869.62x = 211,567.68 × 124,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,869.62x = 26,236,224,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,236,224,496.11/140,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,244.73

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