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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,738.59, 211,108.29 and 34,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,738.59, 211,108.29 and 34,122.12 is: 51,183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,738.59 : 211,108.29 = 34,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,738.59/211,108.29 = 34,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,738.59x = 211,108.29 × 34,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,738.59x = 7,203,462,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203,462,404.37/140,738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,183.28

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