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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,001.55, 210,033.41 and 40,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,001.55, 210,033.41 and 40,154.06 is: 60,240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,001.55 : 210,033.41 = 40,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,001.55/210,033.41 = 40,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,001.55x = 210,033.41 × 40,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,001.55x = 8,433,694,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,694,471.46/140,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,240.01

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