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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,109.62, 810,164.70 and 140,749.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,109.62, 810,164.70 and 140,749.38 is: 211,124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,109.62 : 810,164.70 = 140,749.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,109.62/810,164.70 = 140,749.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,109.62x = 810,164.70 × 140,749.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,109.62x = 114,030,179,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,030,179,222.89/540,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,124.14

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