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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,966.80, 311,950.20 and 158,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,966.80, 311,950.20 and 158,814.80 is: 238,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,966.80 : 311,950.20 = 158,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,966.80/311,950.20 = 158,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,966.80x = 311,950.20 × 158,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,966.80x = 49,542,308,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,542,308,622.96/207,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,222.20

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