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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,270.57, 310,904.70 and 179,104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,270.57, 310,904.70 and 179,104.98 is: 268,656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,270.57 : 310,904.70 = 179,104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,270.57/310,904.70 = 179,104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,270.57x = 310,904.70 × 179,104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,270.57x = 55,684,580,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,684,580,075.41/207,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,656.47

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