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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,663.37, 211,013.59 and 45,860.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,663.37, 211,013.59 and 45,860.26 is: 68,796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,663.37 : 211,013.59 = 45,860.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,663.37/211,013.59 = 45,860.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,663.37x = 211,013.59 × 45,860.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,663.37x = 9,677,138,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677,138,100.93/140,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,796.43

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