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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,155.99, 430,669.83 and 203,210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,155.99, 430,669.83 and 203,210.59 is: 280,361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,155.99 : 430,669.83 = 203,210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,155.99/430,669.83 = 203,210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,155.99x = 430,669.83 × 203,210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,155.99x = 87,516,668,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,516,668,096.15/312,155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,361.97

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