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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,033.13, 210,080.92 and 40,185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,033.13, 210,080.92 and 40,185.54 is: 60,287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,033.13 : 210,080.92 = 40,185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,033.13/210,080.92 = 40,185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,033.13x = 210,080.92 × 40,185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,033.13x = 8,442,215,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,215,213.90/140,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,287.27

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