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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,196.08, 360,312.84 and 140,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,196.08, 360,312.84 and 140,366.64 is: 210,560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,196.08 : 360,312.84 = 140,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,196.08/360,312.84 = 140,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,196.08x = 360,312.84 × 140,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,196.08x = 50,575,902,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,575,902,699.66/240,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,560.90

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