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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,311.94, 210,469.74 and 46,817.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,311.94, 210,469.74 and 46,817.69 is: 70,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,311.94 : 210,469.74 = 46,817.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,311.94/210,469.74 = 46,817.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,311.94x = 210,469.74 × 46,817.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,311.94x = 9,853,707,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853,707,567.87/140,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,227.15

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