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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,225.58, 210,338.91 and 35,044.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,225.58, 210,338.91 and 35,044.65 is: 52,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,225.58 : 210,338.91 = 35,044.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,225.58/210,338.91 = 35,044.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,225.58x = 210,338.91 × 35,044.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,225.58x = 7,371,253,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,371,253,482.33/140,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,567.11

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