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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,511.10, 311,030.53 and 126,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,511.10, 311,030.53 and 126,278.96 is: 189,274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,511.10 : 311,030.53 = 126,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,511.10/311,030.53 = 126,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,511.10x = 311,030.53 × 126,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,511.10x = 39,276,611,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276,611,225.25/207,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,274.75

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