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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,191.08, 360,305.34 and 140,361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,191.08, 360,305.34 and 140,361.64 is: 210,553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,191.08 : 360,305.34 = 140,361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,191.08/360,305.34 = 140,361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,191.08x = 360,305.34 × 140,361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,191.08x = 50,573,048,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,573,048,423.16/240,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,553.40

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