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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,814.97, 211,220.62 and 34,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,814.97, 211,220.62 and 34,199.80 is: 51,299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,814.97 : 211,220.62 = 34,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,814.97/211,220.62 = 34,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,814.97x = 211,220.62 × 34,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,814.97x = 7,223,702,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,702,959.88/140,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,299.25

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