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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,975.27, 211,506.73 and 46,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,975.27, 211,506.73 and 46,206.28 is: 69,323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,975.27 : 211,506.73 = 46,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,975.27/211,506.73 = 46,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,975.27x = 211,506.73 × 46,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,975.27x = 9,772,939,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,772,939,337.13/140,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,323.79

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