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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,186.80, 310,780.20 and 154,698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,186.80, 310,780.20 and 154,698.80 is: 232,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,186.80 : 310,780.20 = 154,698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,186.80/310,780.20 = 154,698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,186.80x = 310,780.20 × 154,698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,186.80x = 48,077,324,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,077,324,003.76/207,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,048.20

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