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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,047.80, 310,571.70 and 183,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,047.80, 310,571.70 and 183,428.20 is: 275,142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,047.80 : 310,571.70 = 183,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,047.80/310,571.70 = 183,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,047.80x = 310,571.70 × 183,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,047.80x = 56,967,607,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,967,607,901.94/207,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,142.30

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