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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,008.13, 309,014.12 and 72,910.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,008.13, 309,014.12 and 72,910.95 is: 109,367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,008.13 : 309,014.12 = 72,910.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,008.13/309,014.12 = 72,910.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,008.13x = 309,014.12 × 72,910.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,008.13x = 22,530,512,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530,512,688.06/206,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,367.11

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