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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,268.07, 310,900.95 and 179,102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,268.07, 310,900.95 and 179,102.48 is: 268,652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,268.07 : 310,900.95 = 179,102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,268.07/310,900.95 = 179,102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,268.07x = 310,900.95 × 179,102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,268.07x = 55,683,129,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,683,129,624.85/207,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,652.72

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