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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,637.80, 311,456.70 and 197,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,637.80, 311,456.70 and 197,269.80 is: 295,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,637.80 : 311,456.70 = 197,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,637.80/311,456.70 = 197,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,637.80x = 311,456.70 × 197,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,637.80x = 61,441,000,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441,000,917.66/207,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,904.70

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