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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,365.86, 311,223.81 and 143,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,365.86, 311,223.81 and 143,286.76 is: 215,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,365.86 : 311,223.81 = 143,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,365.86/311,223.81 = 143,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,365.86x = 311,223.81 × 143,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,365.86x = 44,594,251,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,594,251,369.76/207,365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,051.08

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