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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,274.76, 310,879.20 and 74,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,274.76, 310,879.20 and 74,130.20 is: 111,183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,274.76 : 310,879.20 = 74,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,274.76/310,879.20 = 74,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,274.76x = 310,879.20 × 74,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,274.76x = 23,045,537,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,537,271.84/207,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,183.52

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