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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,196.12, 310,592.56 and 132,081.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,196.12, 310,592.56 and 132,081.88 is: 197,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,196.12 : 310,592.56 = 132,081.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,196.12/310,592.56 = 132,081.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,196.12x = 310,592.56 × 132,081.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,196.12x = 41,023,649,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,023,649,238.81/207,196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,994.29

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