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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,989.20, 311,983.80 and 183,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,989.20, 311,983.80 and 183,494.80 is: 275,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,989.20 : 311,983.80 = 183,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,989.20/311,983.80 = 183,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,989.20x = 311,983.80 × 183,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,989.20x = 57,247,404,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247,404,984.24/207,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,242.20

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