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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,048.19, 354,380.93 and 140,160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,048.19, 354,380.93 and 140,160.39 is: 210,423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,048.19 : 354,380.93 = 140,160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,048.19/354,380.93 = 140,160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,048.19x = 354,380.93 × 140,160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,048.19x = 49,670,169,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,670,169,357.36/236,048.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,423.85

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