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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,284.58, 309,310.25 and 184,944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,284.58, 309,310.25 and 184,944.42 is: 275,974.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,284.58 : 309,310.25 = 184,944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,284.58/309,310.25 = 184,944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,284.58x = 309,310.25 × 184,944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,284.58x = 57,205,203,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,205,203,861.58/207,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,974.24

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