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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,252.64, 300,047.27 and 140,797.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,252.64, 300,047.27 and 140,797.83 is: 210,963.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,252.64 : 300,047.27 = 140,797.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,252.64/300,047.27 = 140,797.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,252.64x = 300,047.27 × 140,797.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,252.64x = 42,246,004,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246,004,513.42/200,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,963.53

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