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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,164.58, 210,249.03 and 46,670.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,164.58, 210,249.03 and 46,670.42 is: 70,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,164.58 : 210,249.03 = 46,670.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,164.58/210,249.03 = 46,670.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,164.58x = 210,249.03 × 46,670.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,164.58x = 9,812,410,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,812,410,534.69/140,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,006.35

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