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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,171.20, 310,833.60 and 199,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,171.20, 310,833.60 and 199,491.20 is: 299,310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,171.20 : 310,833.60 = 199,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,171.20/310,833.60 = 199,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,171.20x = 310,833.60 × 199,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,171.20x = 62,008,567,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,008,567,864.32/207,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,310.75

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