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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,926.31, 211,423.99 and 46,161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,926.31, 211,423.99 and 46,161.57 is: 69,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,926.31 : 211,423.99 = 46,161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,926.31/211,423.99 = 46,161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,926.31x = 211,423.99 × 46,161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,926.31x = 9,759,664,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759,664,078.05/140,926.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,253.67

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