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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,228.70, 310,660.80 and 140,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,228.70, 310,660.80 and 140,452.30 is: 210,554.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,228.70 : 310,660.80 = 140,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,228.70/310,660.80 = 140,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,228.70x = 310,660.80 × 140,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,228.70x = 43,633,023,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,633,023,879.84/207,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,554.93

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