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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,021.23, 840,034.88 and 139,297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,021.23, 840,034.88 and 139,297.11 is: 208,946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,021.23 : 840,034.88 = 139,297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,021.23/840,034.88 = 139,297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,021.23x = 840,034.88 × 139,297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,021.23x = 117,014,431,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,014,431,083.20/560,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,946.42

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