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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,926.81, 211,424.74 and 46,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,926.81, 211,424.74 and 46,162.08 is: 69,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,926.81 : 211,424.74 = 46,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,926.81/211,424.74 = 46,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,926.81x = 211,424.74 × 46,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,926.81x = 9,759,804,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759,804,704.74/140,926.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,254.42

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