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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,870.52, 211,330.38 and 61,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,870.52, 211,330.38 and 61,982.70 is: 92,984.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,870.52 : 211,330.38 = 61,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,870.52/211,330.38 = 61,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,870.52x = 211,330.38 × 61,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,870.52x = 13,098,826,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098,826,984.37/140,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,984.87

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