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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,755.44, 427,612.67 and 207,743.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,755.44, 427,612.67 and 207,743.64 is: 286,786.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,755.44 : 427,612.67 = 207,743.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,755.44/427,612.67 = 207,743.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,755.44x = 427,612.67 × 207,743.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,755.44x = 88,833,812,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,833,812,575.92/309,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,786.93

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