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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,889.76, 286,888.57 and 112,397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,889.76, 286,888.57 and 112,397.15 is: 155,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,889.76 : 286,888.57 = 112,397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,889.76/286,888.57 = 112,397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,889.76x = 286,888.57 × 112,397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,889.76x = 32,245,458,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,245,458,071.80/207,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,108.45

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