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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,314.80, 310,972.20 and 165,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,314.80, 310,972.20 and 165,842.80 is: 248,764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,314.80 : 310,972.20 = 165,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,314.80/310,972.20 = 165,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,314.80x = 310,972.20 × 165,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,314.80x = 51,572,500,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572,500,370.16/207,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,764.20

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