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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,515.39, 311,226.36 and 135,445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,515.39, 311,226.36 and 135,445.62 is: 203,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,515.39 : 311,226.36 = 135,445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,515.39/311,226.36 = 135,445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,515.39x = 311,226.36 × 135,445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,515.39x = 42,154,245,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154,245,057.18/207,515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,137.93

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