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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,217.58, 210,326.91 and 35,036.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,217.58, 210,326.91 and 35,036.65 is: 52,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,217.58 : 210,326.91 = 35,036.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,217.58/210,326.91 = 35,036.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,217.58x = 210,326.91 × 35,036.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,217.58x = 7,369,150,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,150,331.25/140,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,555.11

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