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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,963.70, 311,945.55 and 199,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,963.70, 311,945.55 and 199,215.70 is: 298,823.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,963.70 : 311,945.55 = 199,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,963.70/311,945.55 = 199,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,963.70x = 311,945.55 × 199,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,963.70x = 62,144,451,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,144,451,105.14/207,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,823.55

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