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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,775.20, 310,885.20 and 137,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,775.20, 310,885.20 and 137,791.20 is: 206,171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,775.20 : 310,885.20 = 137,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,775.20/310,885.20 = 137,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,775.20x = 310,885.20 × 137,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,775.20x = 42,837,244,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837,244,770.24/207,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,171.12

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