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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,230.20, 310,998.90 and 137,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,230.20, 310,998.90 and 137,086.20 is: 205,730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,230.20 : 310,998.90 = 137,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,230.20/310,998.90 = 137,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,230.20x = 310,998.90 × 137,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,230.20x = 42,633,657,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633,657,405.18/207,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,730.91

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