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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,421.76, 310,870.20 and 132,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,421.76, 310,870.20 and 132,512.96 is: 198,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,421.76 : 310,870.20 = 132,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,421.76/310,870.20 = 132,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,421.76x = 310,870.20 × 132,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,421.76x = 41,194,330,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194,330,377.79/207,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,601.78

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