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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,783.45, 310,897.56 and 137,799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,783.45, 310,897.56 and 137,799.45 is: 206,183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,783.45 : 310,897.56 = 137,799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,783.45/310,897.56 = 137,799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,783.45x = 310,897.56 × 137,799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,783.45x = 42,841,512,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,841,512,774.34/207,783.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,183.47

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