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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,563.32, 210,844.80 and 45,793.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,563.32, 210,844.80 and 45,793.35 is: 68,689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,563.32 : 210,844.80 = 45,793.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,563.32/210,844.80 = 45,793.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,563.32x = 210,844.80 × 45,793.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,563.32x = 9,655,289,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,655,289,722.08/140,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,689.97

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