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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,468.09, 305,139.74 and 140,691.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,468.09, 305,139.74 and 140,691.59 is: 210,994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,468.09 : 305,139.74 = 140,691.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,468.09/305,139.74 = 140,691.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,468.09x = 305,139.74 × 140,691.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,468.09x = 42,930,594,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930,594,489.33/203,468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,994.24

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