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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,794.20, 310,913.70 and 137,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,794.20, 310,913.70 and 137,810.20 is: 206,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,794.20 : 310,913.70 = 137,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,794.20/310,913.70 = 137,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,794.20x = 310,913.70 × 137,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,794.20x = 42,847,079,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,847,079,179.74/207,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,199.59

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