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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,671.74, 318,349.26 and 140,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,671.74, 318,349.26 and 140,006.82 is: 193,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,671.74 : 318,349.26 = 140,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,671.74/318,349.26 = 140,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,671.74x = 318,349.26 × 140,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,671.74x = 44,571,067,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,067,541.95/230,671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,222.92

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