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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,441.40, 525,791.70 and 140,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,441.40, 525,791.70 and 140,230.20 is: 210,397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,441.40 : 525,791.70 = 140,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,441.40/525,791.70 = 140,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,441.40x = 525,791.70 × 140,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,441.40x = 73,731,875,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,731,875,249.34/350,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,397.16

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