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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,316.92, 310,598.12 and 144,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,316.92, 310,598.12 and 144,003.27 is: 215,742.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,316.92 : 310,598.12 = 144,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,316.92/310,598.12 = 144,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,316.92x = 310,598.12 × 144,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,316.92x = 44,727,144,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727,144,215.84/207,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,742.86

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