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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,320.62, 210,482.73 and 46,826.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,320.62, 210,482.73 and 46,826.37 is: 70,240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,320.62 : 210,482.73 = 46,826.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,320.62/210,482.73 = 46,826.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,320.62x = 210,482.73 × 46,826.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,320.62x = 9,856,142,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,856,142,193.59/140,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,240.16

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