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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,236.20, 311,007.90 and 137,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,236.20, 311,007.90 and 137,092.20 is: 205,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,236.20 : 311,007.90 = 137,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,236.20/311,007.90 = 137,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,236.20x = 311,007.90 × 137,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,236.20x = 42,636,757,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636,757,228.38/207,236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,739.91

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