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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,403.20, 310,848.80 and 140,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,403.20, 310,848.80 and 140,843.20 is: 211,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,403.20 : 310,848.80 = 140,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,403.20/310,848.80 = 140,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,403.20x = 310,848.80 × 140,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,403.20x = 43,780,939,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,780,939,708.16/207,403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,090.96

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