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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,660.52, 211,027.04 and 50,699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,660.52, 211,027.04 and 50,699.66 is: 76,062.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,660.52 : 211,027.04 = 50,699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,660.52/211,027.04 = 50,699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,660.52x = 211,027.04 × 50,699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,660.52x = 10,698,999,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,698,999,178.81/140,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,062.56

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