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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,363.92, 210,573.76 and 45,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,363.92, 210,573.76 and 45,618.16 is: 68,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,363.92 : 210,573.76 = 45,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,363.92/210,573.76 = 45,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,363.92x = 210,573.76 × 45,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,363.92x = 9,605,987,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,987,475.48/140,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,436.30

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