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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,706.83, 337,138.81 and 140,368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,706.83, 337,138.81 and 140,368.07 is: 210,601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,706.83 : 337,138.81 = 140,368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,706.83/337,138.81 = 140,368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,706.83x = 337,138.81 × 140,368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,706.83x = 47,323,524,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,323,524,573.72/224,706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,601.19

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