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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,221.44, 310,832.16 and 74,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,221.44, 310,832.16 and 74,093.62 is: 111,140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,221.44 : 310,832.16 = 74,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,221.44/310,832.16 = 74,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,221.44x = 310,832.16 × 74,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,221.44x = 23,030,679,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030,679,576.35/207,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,140.43

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