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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,812.65, 211,231.92 and 46,043.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,812.65, 211,231.92 and 46,043.33 is: 69,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,812.65 : 211,231.92 = 46,043.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,812.65/211,231.92 = 46,043.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,812.65x = 211,231.92 × 46,043.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,812.65x = 9,725,819,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,819,942.93/140,812.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,069.22

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