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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,256.96, 210,307.68 and 46,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,256.96, 210,307.68 and 46,711.68 is: 70,041.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,256.96 : 210,307.68 = 46,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,256.96/210,307.68 = 46,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,256.96x = 210,307.68 × 46,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,256.96x = 9,823,825,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,823,825,049.70/140,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,041.62

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