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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,775.04, 423,239.44 and 207,875.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,775.04, 423,239.44 and 207,875.36 is: 311,134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,775.04 : 423,239.44 = 207,875.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,775.04/423,239.44 = 207,875.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,775.04x = 423,239.44 × 207,875.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,775.04x = 87,981,050,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,981,050,956.20/282,775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,134.43

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