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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,254.61, 210,383.78 and 46,760.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,254.61, 210,383.78 and 46,760.39 is: 70,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,254.61 : 210,383.78 = 46,760.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,254.61/210,383.78 = 46,760.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,254.61x = 210,383.78 × 46,760.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,254.61x = 9,837,627,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,627,368.67/140,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,141.21

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