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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,787.45, 310,903.56 and 137,803.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,787.45, 310,903.56 and 137,803.45 is: 206,189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,787.45 : 310,903.56 = 137,803.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,787.45/310,903.56 = 137,803.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,787.45x = 310,903.56 × 137,803.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,787.45x = 42,843,583,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,843,583,185.28/207,787.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,189.47

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