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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,667.40, 311,063.70 and 168,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,667.40, 311,063.70 and 168,301.40 is: 252,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,667.40 : 311,063.70 = 168,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,667.40/311,063.70 = 168,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,667.40x = 311,063.70 × 168,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,667.40x = 52,352,456,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352,456,199.18/207,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,097.61

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