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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,246.40, 310,997.60 and 82,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,246.40, 310,997.60 and 82,574.40 is: 123,912.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,246.40 : 310,997.60 = 82,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,246.40/310,997.60 = 82,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,246.40x = 310,997.60 × 82,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,246.40x = 25,680,440,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,680,440,221.44/207,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,912.60

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