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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,041.20, 309,905.70 and 147,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,041.20, 309,905.70 and 147,992.20 is: 221,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,041.20 : 309,905.70 = 147,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,041.20/309,905.70 = 147,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,041.20x = 309,905.70 × 147,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,041.20x = 45,863,626,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,863,626,335.54/207,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,519.32

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