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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,897.80, 211,346.70 and 123,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,897.80, 211,346.70 and 123,401.80 is: 185,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,897.80 : 211,346.70 = 123,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,897.80/211,346.70 = 123,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,897.80x = 211,346.70 × 123,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,897.80x = 26,080,563,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,080,563,204.06/140,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,102.70

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