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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,670.36, 211,005.72 and 35,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,670.36, 211,005.72 and 35,497.44 is: 53,246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,670.36 : 211,005.72 = 35,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,670.36/211,005.72 = 35,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,670.36x = 211,005.72 × 35,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,670.36x = 7,490,162,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,162,885.36/140,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,246.21

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