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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,302.83, 310,936.32 and 126,228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,302.83, 310,936.32 and 126,228.92 is: 189,332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,302.83 : 310,936.32 = 126,228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,302.83/310,936.32 = 126,228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,302.83x = 310,936.32 × 126,228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,302.83x = 39,249,154,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,154,307.69/207,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,332.46

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