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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,095.16, 310,187.40 and 171,149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,095.16, 310,187.40 and 171,149.10 is: 256,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,095.16 : 310,187.40 = 171,149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,095.16/310,187.40 = 171,149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,095.16x = 310,187.40 × 171,149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,095.16x = 53,088,294,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088,294,341.34/207,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,347.34

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