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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,420.76, 310,868.70 and 132,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,420.76, 310,868.70 and 132,511.96 is: 198,600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,420.76 : 310,868.70 = 132,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,420.76/310,868.70 = 132,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,420.76x = 310,868.70 × 132,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,420.76x = 41,193,820,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193,820,739.65/207,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,600.28

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