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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,362.59, 210,521.30 and 39,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,362.59, 210,521.30 and 39,163.26 is: 58,738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,362.59 : 210,521.30 = 39,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,362.59/210,521.30 = 39,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,362.59x = 210,521.30 × 39,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,362.59x = 8,244,701,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,701,001.08/140,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,738.59

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