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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,710.24, 286,640.22 and 112,216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,710.24, 286,640.22 and 112,216.76 is: 154,859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,710.24 : 286,640.22 = 112,216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,710.24/286,640.22 = 112,216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,710.24x = 286,640.22 × 112,216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,710.24x = 32,165,836,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,165,836,774.09/207,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,859.18

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