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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,854.36, 211,281.90 and 35,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,854.36, 211,281.90 and 35,673.34 is: 53,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,854.36 : 211,281.90 = 35,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,854.36/211,281.90 = 35,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,854.36x = 211,281.90 × 35,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,854.36x = 7,537,131,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,131,054.55/140,854.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,510.10

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