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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,955.84, 211,466.16 and 81,840.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,955.84, 211,466.16 and 81,840.96 is: 122,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,955.84 : 211,466.16 = 81,840.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,955.84/211,466.16 = 81,840.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,955.84x = 211,466.16 × 81,840.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,955.84x = 17,306,593,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,306,593,541.91/140,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,780.25

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