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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,094.28, 397,816.38 and 140,522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,094.28, 397,816.38 and 140,522.76 is: 210,876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,094.28 : 397,816.38 = 140,522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,094.28/397,816.38 = 140,522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,094.28x = 397,816.38 × 140,522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,094.28x = 55,902,255,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,902,255,690.81/265,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,876.88

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