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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,233.80, 310,850.70 and 140,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,233.80, 310,850.70 and 140,705.80 is: 211,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,233.80 : 310,850.70 = 140,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,233.80/310,850.70 = 140,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,233.80x = 310,850.70 × 140,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,233.80x = 43,738,496,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738,496,424.06/207,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,058.70

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