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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,046.20, 310,897.35 and 151,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,046.20, 310,897.35 and 151,277.70 is: 227,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,046.20 : 310,897.35 = 151,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,046.20/310,897.35 = 151,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,046.20x = 310,897.35 × 151,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,046.20x = 47,031,836,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,031,836,044.10/207,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,156.24

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