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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,044.80, 309,067.20 and 73,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,044.80, 309,067.20 and 73,075.20 is: 109,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,044.80 : 309,067.20 = 73,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,044.80/309,067.20 = 73,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,044.80x = 309,067.20 × 73,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,044.80x = 22,585,147,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,147,453.44/206,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,612.80

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