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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,298.92, 210,459.36 and 46,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,298.92, 210,459.36 and 46,804.60 is: 70,210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,298.92 : 210,459.36 = 46,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,298.92/210,459.36 = 46,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,298.92x = 210,459.36 × 46,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,298.92x = 9,850,466,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850,466,161.06/140,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,210.56

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