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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,364.59, 210,524.29 and 39,165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,364.59, 210,524.29 and 39,165.26 is: 58,741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,364.59 : 210,524.29 = 39,165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,364.59/210,524.29 = 39,165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,364.59x = 210,524.29 × 39,165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,364.59x = 8,245,238,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,238,554.17/140,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,741.59

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