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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,257.15, 300,054 and 140,802.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,257.15, 300,054 and 140,802.34 is: 210,970.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,257.15 : 300,054 = 140,802.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,257.15/300,054 = 140,802.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,257.15x = 300,054 × 140,802.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,257.15x = 42,248,305,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248,305,326.36/200,257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,970.27

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