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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,233.20, 310,849.80 and 74,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,233.20, 310,849.80 and 74,177.20 is: 111,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,233.20 : 310,849.80 = 74,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,233.20/310,849.80 = 74,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,233.20x = 310,849.80 × 74,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,233.20x = 23,057,967,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057,967,784.56/207,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,265.80

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