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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,086.85, 210,057.27 and 50,094.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,086.85, 210,057.27 and 50,094.87 is: 75,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,086.85 : 210,057.27 = 50,094.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,086.85/210,057.27 = 50,094.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,086.85x = 210,057.27 × 50,094.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,086.85x = 10,522,791,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522,791,633.20/140,086.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,116.20

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