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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,319.58, 310,567.94 and 159,769.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,319.58, 310,567.94 and 159,769.64 is: 239,337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,319.58 : 310,567.94 = 159,769.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,319.58/310,567.94 = 159,769.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,319.58x = 310,567.94 × 159,769.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,319.58x = 49,619,327,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619,327,969.34/207,319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,337.39

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