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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,771.26, 211,113.18 and 50,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,771.26, 211,113.18 and 50,802.28 is: 76,187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,771.26 : 211,113.18 = 50,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,771.26/211,113.18 = 50,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,771.26x = 211,113.18 × 50,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,771.26x = 10,725,030,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,725,030,882.05/140,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,187.65

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