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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,731.94, 311,473.26 and 95,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,731.94, 311,473.26 and 95,271.24 is: 142,849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,731.94 : 311,473.26 = 95,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,731.94/311,473.26 = 95,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,731.94x = 311,473.26 × 95,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,731.94x = 29,674,443,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,674,443,707.04/207,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,849.69

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