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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,321.80, 314,964.30 and 139,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,321.80, 314,964.30 and 139,819.40 is: 209,384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,321.80 : 314,964.30 = 139,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,321.80/314,964.30 = 139,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,321.80x = 314,964.30 × 139,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,321.80x = 44,038,119,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038,119,447.42/210,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,384.47

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