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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,030.02, 210,044.67 and 34,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,030.02, 210,044.67 and 34,849 is: 52,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,030.02 : 210,044.67 = 34,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,030.02/210,044.67 = 34,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,030.02x = 210,044.67 × 34,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,030.02x = 7,319,846,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,846,704.83/140,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,273.41

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