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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,413.20, 310,342.20 and 137,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,413.20, 310,342.20 and 137,429.20 is: 205,628.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,413.20 : 310,342.20 = 137,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,413.20/310,342.20 = 137,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,413.20x = 310,342.20 × 137,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,413.20x = 42,650,080,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650,080,272.24/207,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,628.57

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