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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,703.59, 286,631.10 and 112,210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,703.59, 286,631.10 and 112,210.26 is: 154,850.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,703.59 : 286,631.10 = 112,210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,703.59/286,631.10 = 112,210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,703.59x = 286,631.10 × 112,210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,703.59x = 32,162,950,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,950,255.09/207,703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,850.24

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