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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,265.03, 310,253.97 and 112,259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,265.03, 310,253.97 and 112,259.25 is: 168,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,265.03 : 310,253.97 = 112,259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,265.03/310,253.97 = 112,259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,265.03x = 310,253.97 × 112,259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,265.03x = 34,828,877,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828,877,981.72/207,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,040.30

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