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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,274.83, 310,912.28 and 57,515.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,274.83, 310,912.28 and 57,515.15 is: 86,272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,274.83 : 310,912.28 = 57,515.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,274.83/310,912.28 = 57,515.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,274.83x = 310,912.28 × 57,515.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,274.83x = 17,882,164,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882,164,578.90/207,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,272.73

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