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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,264.36, 210,398.40 and 46,770.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,264.36, 210,398.40 and 46,770.14 is: 70,155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,264.36 : 210,398.40 = 46,770.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,264.36/210,398.40 = 46,770.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,264.36x = 210,398.40 × 46,770.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,264.36x = 9,840,362,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,362,623.78/140,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,155.83

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