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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,676.08, 211,014.45 and 35,495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,676.08, 211,014.45 and 35,495.06 is: 53,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,676.08 : 211,014.45 = 35,495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,676.08/211,014.45 = 35,495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,676.08x = 211,014.45 × 35,495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,676.08x = 7,489,969,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489,969,508.54/140,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,242.67

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