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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,975.20, 312,039.60 and 200,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,975.20, 312,039.60 and 200,295.20 is: 300,516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,975.20 : 312,039.60 = 200,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,975.20/312,039.60 = 200,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,975.20x = 312,039.60 × 200,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,975.20x = 62,500,034,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500,034,089.92/207,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,516.76

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