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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,878.60, 311,817.90 and 204,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,878.60, 311,817.90 and 204,768.20 is: 307,152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,878.60 : 311,817.90 = 204,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,878.60/311,817.90 = 204,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,878.60x = 311,817.90 × 204,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,878.60x = 63,850,390,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,850,390,110.78/207,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,152.30

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