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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,035.62, 284,373.09 and 121,201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,035.62, 284,373.09 and 121,201.08 is: 167,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,035.62 : 284,373.09 = 121,201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,035.62/284,373.09 = 121,201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,035.62x = 284,373.09 × 121,201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,035.62x = 34,466,325,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466,325,630.94/206,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,283.33

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