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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,967.70, 311,951.55 and 181,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,967.70, 311,951.55 and 181,723.70 is: 272,585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,967.70 : 311,951.55 = 181,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,967.70/311,951.55 = 181,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,967.70x = 311,951.55 × 181,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,967.70x = 56,688,989,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,688,989,886.74/207,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,585.55

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