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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,225.27, 285,971.31 and 122,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,225.27, 285,971.31 and 122,347.80 is: 168,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,225.27 : 285,971.31 = 122,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,225.27/285,971.31 = 122,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,225.27x = 285,971.31 × 122,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,225.27x = 34,987,960,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987,960,641.62/207,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,840.22

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