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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,703.23, 312,205.24 and 137,079.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,703.23, 312,205.24 and 137,079.75 is: 206,048.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,703.23 : 312,205.24 = 137,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,703.23/312,205.24 = 137,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,703.23x = 312,205.24 × 137,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,703.23x = 42,797,017,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797,017,590.01/207,703.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,048.88

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