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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,017.20, 310,525.80 and 180,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,017.20, 310,525.80 and 180,773.20 is: 271,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,017.20 : 310,525.80 = 180,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,017.20/310,525.80 = 180,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,017.20x = 310,525.80 × 180,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,017.20x = 56,134,742,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,134,742,548.56/207,017.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,159.80

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