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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,674.39, 211,011.96 and 35,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,674.39, 211,011.96 and 35,493.36 is: 53,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,674.39 : 211,011.96 = 35,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,674.39/211,011.96 = 35,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,674.39x = 211,011.96 × 35,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,674.39x = 7,489,523,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489,523,460.59/140,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,240.13

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