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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,631.80, 310,929.30 and 137,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,631.80, 310,929.30 and 137,129.40 is: 205,351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,631.80 : 310,929.30 = 137,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,631.80/310,929.30 = 137,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,631.80x = 310,929.30 × 137,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,631.80x = 42,637,548,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,637,548,351.42/207,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,351.73

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