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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,265.36, 210,399.90 and 46,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,265.36, 210,399.90 and 46,771.14 is: 70,157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,265.36 : 210,399.90 = 46,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,265.36/210,399.90 = 46,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,265.36x = 210,399.90 × 46,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,265.36x = 9,840,643,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,643,178.89/140,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,157.33

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