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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,272.80, 310,909.20 and 140,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,272.80, 310,909.20 and 140,744.80 is: 211,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,272.80 : 310,909.20 = 140,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,272.80/310,909.20 = 140,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,272.80x = 310,909.20 × 140,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,272.80x = 43,758,853,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,758,853,172.16/207,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,117.20

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