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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,111.79, 210,152.16 and 50,150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,111.79, 210,152.16 and 50,150.91 is: 75,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,111.79 : 210,152.16 = 50,150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,111.79/210,152.16 = 50,150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,111.79x = 210,152.16 × 50,150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,111.79x = 10,539,322,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539,322,062.47/140,111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,220.81

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