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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,071.80, 310,170.30 and 172,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,071.80, 310,170.30 and 172,079.80 is: 257,756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,071.80 : 310,170.30 = 172,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,071.80/310,170.30 = 172,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,071.80x = 310,170.30 × 172,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,071.80x = 53,374,043,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,374,043,189.94/207,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,756.21

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