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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,071.80, 310,607.70 and 198,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,071.80, 310,607.70 and 198,323.80 is: 297,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,071.80 : 310,607.70 = 198,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,071.80/310,607.70 = 198,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,071.80x = 310,607.70 × 198,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,071.80x = 61,600,899,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600,899,373.26/207,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,485.70

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