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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,264.80, 310,897.20 and 165,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,264.80, 310,897.20 and 165,792.80 is: 248,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,264.80 : 310,897.20 = 165,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,264.80/310,897.20 = 165,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,264.80x = 310,897.20 × 165,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,264.80x = 51,544,517,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544,517,300.16/207,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,689.20

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