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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,902.01, 312,378.54 and 199,494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,902.01, 312,378.54 and 199,494.48 is: 299,745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,902.01 : 312,378.54 = 199,494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,902.01/312,378.54 = 199,494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,902.01x = 312,378.54 × 199,494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,902.01x = 62,317,794,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,317,794,400.46/207,902.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,745.99

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