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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,216.58, 210,325.41 and 35,035.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,216.58, 210,325.41 and 35,035.65 is: 52,553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,216.58 : 210,325.41 = 35,035.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,216.58/210,325.41 = 35,035.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,216.58x = 210,325.41 × 35,035.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,216.58x = 7,368,887,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,887,450.87/140,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,553.61

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