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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,237.20, 310,855.80 and 191,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,237.20, 310,855.80 and 191,490.80 is: 287,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,237.20 : 310,855.80 = 191,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,237.20/310,855.80 = 191,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,237.20x = 310,855.80 × 191,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,237.20x = 59,526,025,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,526,025,826.64/207,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,236.20

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