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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,791.46, 211,204.80 and 46,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,791.46, 211,204.80 and 46,031.18 is: 69,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,791.46 : 211,204.80 = 46,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,791.46/211,204.80 = 46,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,791.46x = 211,204.80 × 46,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,791.46x = 9,722,005,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,005,109.64/140,791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,052.52

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