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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,005.40, 310,508.10 and 197,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,005.40, 310,508.10 and 197,163.90 is: 295,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,005.40 : 310,508.10 = 197,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,005.40/310,508.10 = 197,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,005.40x = 310,508.10 × 197,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,005.40x = 61,220,987,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220,987,977.59/207,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,745.85

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