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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,616.80, 210,925.20 and 45,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,616.80, 210,925.20 and 45,846.80 is: 68,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,616.80 : 210,925.20 = 45,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,616.80/210,925.20 = 45,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,616.80x = 210,925.20 × 45,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,616.80x = 9,670,245,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670,245,459.36/140,616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,770.20

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