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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,830.67, 211,279.24 and 46,060.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,830.67, 211,279.24 and 46,060.49 is: 69,101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,830.67 : 211,279.24 = 46,060.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,830.67/211,279.24 = 46,060.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,830.67x = 211,279.24 × 46,060.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,830.67x = 9,731,625,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731,625,734.27/140,830.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,101.61

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