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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,155.82, 210,265.41 and 46,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,155.82, 210,265.41 and 46,665.26 is: 70,008.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,155.82 : 210,265.41 = 46,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,155.82/210,265.41 = 46,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,155.82x = 210,265.41 × 46,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,155.82x = 9,812,090,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,812,090,026.66/140,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,008.44

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