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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,864.12, 211,303.89 and 35,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,864.12, 211,303.89 and 35,684 is: 53,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,864.12 : 211,303.89 = 35,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,864.12/211,303.89 = 35,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,864.12x = 211,303.89 × 35,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,864.12x = 7,540,168,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,168,010.76/140,864.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,527.95

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