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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,362.91, 311,098.74 and 65,202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,362.91, 311,098.74 and 65,202.42 is: 97,820.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,362.91 : 311,098.74 = 65,202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,362.91/311,098.74 = 65,202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,362.91x = 311,098.74 × 65,202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,362.91x = 20,284,390,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284,390,706.95/207,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,820.73

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