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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,140.12, 310,494.72 and 140,585.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,140.12, 310,494.72 and 140,585.66 is: 210,732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,140.12 : 310,494.72 = 140,585.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,140.12/310,494.72 = 140,585.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,140.12x = 310,494.72 × 140,585.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,140.12x = 43,651,105,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,651,105,137.72/207,140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,732.26

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