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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,229.80, 314,826.30 and 139,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,229.80, 314,826.30 and 139,727.40 is: 209,246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,229.80 : 314,826.30 = 139,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,229.80/314,826.30 = 139,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,229.80x = 314,826.30 × 139,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,229.80x = 43,989,860,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,989,860,350.62/210,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,246.55

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