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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,955.70, 314,933.55 and 207,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,955.70, 314,933.55 and 207,987.40 is: 311,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,955.70 : 314,933.55 = 207,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,955.70/314,933.55 = 207,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,955.70x = 314,933.55 × 207,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,955.70x = 65,502,210,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,502,210,237.27/209,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,981.10

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