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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,806.62, 211,257.09 and 46,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,806.62, 211,257.09 and 46,041.18 is: 69,077.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,806.62 : 211,257.09 = 46,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,806.62/211,257.09 = 46,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,806.62x = 211,257.09 × 46,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,806.62x = 9,726,525,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726,525,706.97/140,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,077.19

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