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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,301.96, 210,398.35 and 45,509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,301.96, 210,398.35 and 45,509.22 is: 68,246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,301.96 : 210,398.35 = 45,509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,301.96/210,398.35 = 45,509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,301.96x = 210,398.35 × 45,509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,301.96x = 9,575,064,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,575,064,570.24/140,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,246.12

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