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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,901, 211,347.78 and 41,088.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,901, 211,347.78 and 41,088.75 is: 61,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,901 : 211,347.78 = 41,088.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,901/211,347.78 = 41,088.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,901x = 211,347.78 × 41,088.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,901x = 8,684,016,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,684,016,095.48/140,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,632.04

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