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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,262.58, 210,393.90 and 35,081.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,262.58, 210,393.90 and 35,081.56 is: 52,622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,262.58 : 210,393.90 = 35,081.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,262.58/210,393.90 = 35,081.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,262.58x = 210,393.90 × 35,081.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,262.58x = 7,380,946,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,380,946,226.48/140,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,622.35

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