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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,274.70, 310,729.80 and 140,498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,274.70, 310,729.80 and 140,498.30 is: 210,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,274.70 : 310,729.80 = 140,498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,274.70/310,729.80 = 140,498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,274.70x = 310,729.80 × 140,498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,274.70x = 43,657,008,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,657,008,659.34/207,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,623.91

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