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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,632.03, 360,826.52 and 140,822.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,632.03, 360,826.52 and 140,822.21 is: 211,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,632.03 : 360,826.52 = 140,822.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,632.03/360,826.52 = 140,822.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,632.03x = 360,826.52 × 140,822.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,632.03x = 50,812,388,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,812,388,170.96/240,632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,162.20

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