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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,575.21, 335,363.54 and 140,294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,575.21, 335,363.54 and 140,294.25 is: 210,441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,575.21 : 335,363.54 = 140,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,575.21/335,363.54 = 140,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,575.21x = 335,363.54 × 140,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,575.21x = 47,049,576,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049,576,321.65/223,575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,441.83

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