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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,998.60, 311,997.90 and 204,888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,998.60, 311,997.90 and 204,888.20 is: 307,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,998.60 : 311,997.90 = 204,888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,998.60/311,997.90 = 204,888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,998.60x = 311,997.90 × 204,888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,998.60x = 63,924,688,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,924,688,134.78/207,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,332.30

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