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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,109.12, 299,830.48 and 140,820.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,109.12, 299,830.48 and 140,820.24 is: 210,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,109.12 : 299,830.48 = 140,820.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,109.12/299,830.48 = 140,820.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,109.12x = 299,830.48 × 140,820.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,109.12x = 42,222,200,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,222,200,152.92/200,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,995.88

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