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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,002.40, 310,503.60 and 198,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,002.40, 310,503.60 and 198,837.60 is: 298,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,002.40 : 310,503.60 = 198,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,002.40/310,503.60 = 198,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,002.40x = 310,503.60 × 198,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,002.40x = 61,739,790,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,739,790,615.36/207,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,256.40

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