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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,273.12, 436,325.52 and 207,347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,273.12, 436,325.52 and 207,347.68 is: 286,053.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,273.12 : 436,325.52 = 207,347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,273.12/436,325.52 = 207,347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,273.12x = 436,325.52 × 207,347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,273.12x = 90,471,084,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,471,084,296.79/316,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,053.66

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