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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,122.21, 323,731.17 and 207,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,122.21, 323,731.17 and 207,498.60 is: 285,697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,122.21 : 323,731.17 = 207,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,122.21/323,731.17 = 207,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,122.21x = 323,731.17 × 207,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,122.21x = 67,173,764,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,173,764,551.36/235,122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,697.23

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