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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,344.80, 311,017.20 and 140,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,344.80, 311,017.20 and 140,989.60 is: 211,484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,344.80 : 311,017.20 = 140,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,344.80/311,017.20 = 140,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,344.80x = 311,017.20 × 140,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,344.80x = 43,850,190,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,850,190,621.12/207,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,484.40

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