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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,730.41, 211,096.03 and 34,113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,730.41, 211,096.03 and 34,113.94 is: 51,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,730.41 : 211,096.03 = 34,113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,730.41/211,096.03 = 34,113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,730.41x = 211,096.03 × 34,113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,730.41x = 7,201,317,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,317,216.37/140,730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,171.01

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