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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,317.15, 423,101.94 and 207,085.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,317.15, 423,101.94 and 207,085.04 is: 310,353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,317.15 : 423,101.94 = 207,085.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,317.15/423,101.94 = 207,085.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,317.15x = 423,101.94 × 207,085.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,317.15x = 87,618,082,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,618,082,168.98/282,317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,353.38

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