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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,059.64, 210,027.49 and 40,196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,059.64, 210,027.49 and 40,196.66 is: 60,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,059.64 : 210,027.49 = 40,196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,059.64/210,027.49 = 40,196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,059.64x = 210,027.49 × 40,196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,059.64x = 8,442,403,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,403,606.18/140,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,277.20

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