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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,845.35, 211,265.99 and 34,230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,845.35, 211,265.99 and 34,230.09 is: 51,344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,845.35 : 211,265.99 = 34,230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,845.35/211,265.99 = 34,230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,845.35x = 211,265.99 × 34,230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,845.35x = 7,231,653,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,653,680.49/140,845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,344.64

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