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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,793.11, 211,172.04 and 46,015.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,793.11, 211,172.04 and 46,015.37 is: 69,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,793.11 : 211,172.04 = 46,015.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,793.11/211,172.04 = 46,015.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,793.11x = 211,172.04 × 46,015.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,793.11x = 9,717,158,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717,158,498.39/140,793.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,017.29

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