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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,187.38, 211,251.72 and 84,052.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,187.38, 211,251.72 and 84,052.29 is: 125,763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,187.38 : 211,251.72 = 84,052.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,187.38/211,251.72 = 84,052.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,187.38x = 211,251.72 × 84,052.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,187.38x = 17,756,190,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756,190,832.44/141,187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,763.30

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