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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,211.27, 280,568.49 and 126,846.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,211.27, 280,568.49 and 126,846.63 is: 175,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,211.27 : 280,568.49 = 126,846.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,211.27/280,568.49 = 126,846.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,211.27x = 280,568.49 × 126,846.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,211.27x = 35,589,166,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589,166,806.46/203,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,133.82

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