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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,062.75, 299,760.94 and 140,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,062.75, 299,760.94 and 140,773.86 is: 210,926.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,062.75 : 299,760.94 = 140,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,062.75/299,760.94 = 140,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,062.75x = 299,760.94 × 140,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,062.75x = 42,198,503,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198,503,851.63/200,062.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,926.34

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