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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,451.03, 210,675.74 and 46,955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,451.03, 210,675.74 and 46,955.97 is: 70,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,451.03 : 210,675.74 = 46,955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,451.03/210,675.74 = 46,955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,451.03x = 210,675.74 × 46,955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,451.03x = 9,892,483,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892,483,492.39/140,451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,433.68

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