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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,159.99, 363,992.59 and 207,287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,159.99, 363,992.59 and 207,287.71 is: 310,294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,159.99 : 363,992.59 = 207,287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,159.99/363,992.59 = 207,287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,159.99x = 363,992.59 × 207,287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,159.99x = 75,451,190,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,451,190,438.07/243,159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,294.43

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