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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,256.60, 310,884.90 and 74,128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,256.60, 310,884.90 and 74,128.78 is: 111,193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,256.60 : 310,884.90 = 74,128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,256.60/310,884.90 = 74,128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,256.60x = 310,884.90 × 74,128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,256.60x = 23,045,518,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,518,357.42/207,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,193.17

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