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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,867.70, 461,801.55 and 208,075.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,867.70, 461,801.55 and 208,075.70 is: 312,113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,867.70 : 461,801.55 = 208,075.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,867.70/461,801.55 = 208,075.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,867.70x = 461,801.55 × 208,075.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,867.70x = 96,089,680,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,089,680,777.34/307,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,113.55

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