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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,231.40, 310,847.10 and 162,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,231.40, 310,847.10 and 162,130.60 is: 243,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,231.40 : 310,847.10 = 162,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,231.40/310,847.10 = 162,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,231.40x = 310,847.10 × 162,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,231.40x = 50,397,826,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,397,826,831.26/207,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,195.90

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