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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,450.28, 210,674.61 and 46,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,450.28, 210,674.61 and 46,955.22 is: 70,432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,450.28 : 210,674.61 = 46,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,450.28/210,674.61 = 46,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,450.28x = 210,674.61 × 46,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,450.28x = 9,892,272,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892,272,660.96/140,450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,432.56

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