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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,522.72, 286,257.24 and 130,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,522.72, 286,257.24 and 130,906.44 is: 180,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,522.72 : 286,257.24 = 130,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,522.72/286,257.24 = 130,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,522.72x = 286,257.24 × 130,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,522.72x = 37,472,916,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,472,916,212.63/207,522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,572.60

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