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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,803.78, 211,188.05 and 46,026.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,803.78, 211,188.05 and 46,026.03 is: 69,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,803.78 : 211,188.05 = 46,026.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,803.78/211,188.05 = 46,026.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,803.78x = 211,188.05 × 46,026.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,803.78x = 9,720,147,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,720,147,524.94/140,803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,033.29

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