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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,844.62, 351,813.56 and 140,150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,844.62, 351,813.56 and 140,150.46 is: 209,955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,844.62 : 351,813.56 = 140,150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,844.62/351,813.56 = 140,150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,844.62x = 351,813.56 × 140,150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,844.62x = 49,306,832,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,306,832,268.24/234,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,955.13

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