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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,005.06, 210,008.35 and 34,824.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,005.06, 210,008.35 and 34,824.03 is: 52,236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,005.06 : 210,008.35 = 34,824.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,005.06/210,008.35 = 34,824.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,005.06x = 210,008.35 × 34,824.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,005.06x = 7,313,336,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,313,336,140.76/140,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,236.23

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