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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,905.90, 312,004.65 and 133,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,905.90, 312,004.65 and 133,207.70 is: 199,904.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,905.90 : 312,004.65 = 133,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,905.90/312,004.65 = 133,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,905.90x = 312,004.65 × 133,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,905.90x = 41,561,421,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,561,421,815.81/207,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,904.97

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