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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,907.44, 211,242.72 and 65,988.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,907.44, 211,242.72 and 65,988.08 is: 98,926.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,907.44 : 211,242.72 = 65,988.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,907.44/211,242.72 = 65,988.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,907.44x = 211,242.72 × 65,988.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,907.44x = 13,939,501,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,939,501,506.78/140,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,926.65

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