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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,254.86, 210,382.29 and 35,073.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,254.86, 210,382.29 and 35,073.83 is: 52,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,254.86 : 210,382.29 = 35,073.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,254.86/210,382.29 = 35,073.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,254.86x = 210,382.29 × 35,073.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,254.86x = 7,378,912,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,378,912,674.47/140,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,610.75

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