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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,945.52, 211,385.92 and 84,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,945.52, 211,385.92 and 84,035.52 is: 126,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,945.52 : 211,385.92 = 84,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,945.52/211,385.92 = 84,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,945.52x = 211,385.92 × 84,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,945.52x = 17,763,925,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,763,925,707.88/140,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,033.99

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