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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,064.80, 308,578.80 and 135,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,064.80, 308,578.80 and 135,562.40 is: 203,002.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,064.80 : 308,578.80 = 135,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,064.80/308,578.80 = 135,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,064.80x = 308,578.80 × 135,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,064.80x = 41,831,682,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,831,682,717.12/206,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,002.56

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