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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,604.80, 210,907.20 and 45,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,604.80, 210,907.20 and 45,834.80 is: 68,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,604.80 : 210,907.20 = 45,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,604.80/210,907.20 = 45,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,604.80x = 210,907.20 × 45,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,604.80x = 9,666,889,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,666,889,330.56/140,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,752.20

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