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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,617.80, 210,926.70 and 45,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,617.80, 210,926.70 and 45,847.80 is: 68,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,617.80 : 210,926.70 = 45,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,617.80/210,926.70 = 45,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,617.80x = 210,926.70 × 45,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,617.80x = 9,670,525,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670,525,156.26/140,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,771.70

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