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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,104.83, 310,158.99 and 118,088.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,104.83, 310,158.99 and 118,088.47 is: 176,848.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,104.83 : 310,158.99 = 118,088.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,104.83/310,158.99 = 118,088.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,104.83x = 310,158.99 × 118,088.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,104.83x = 36,626,200,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626,200,585.85/207,104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,848.61

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