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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,835.40, 311,898.90 and 133,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,835.40, 311,898.90 and 133,137.20 is: 199,799.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,835.40 : 311,898.90 = 133,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,835.40/311,898.90 = 133,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,835.40x = 311,898.90 × 133,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,835.40x = 41,525,346,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,525,346,229.08/207,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,799.20

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