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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,254.74, 210,383.96 and 46,760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,254.74, 210,383.96 and 46,760.52 is: 70,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,254.74 : 210,383.96 = 46,760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,254.74/210,383.96 = 46,760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,254.74x = 210,383.96 × 46,760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,254.74x = 9,837,663,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,663,369.26/140,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,141.40

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