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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,942.20, 328,413.30 and 140,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,942.20, 328,413.30 and 140,210.20 is: 210,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,942.20 : 328,413.30 = 140,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,942.20/328,413.30 = 140,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,942.20x = 328,413.30 × 140,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,942.20x = 46,046,894,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046,894,475.66/218,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,315.30

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