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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,243.80, 314,847.30 and 139,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,243.80, 314,847.30 and 139,741.40 is: 209,267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,243.80 : 314,847.30 = 139,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,243.80/314,847.30 = 139,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,243.80x = 314,847.30 × 139,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,243.80x = 43,997,202,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,997,202,488.22/210,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,267.54

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