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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,122.90, 308,781.66 and 142,069.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,122.90, 308,781.66 and 142,069.66 is: 212,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,122.90 : 308,781.66 = 142,069.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,122.90/308,781.66 = 142,069.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,122.90x = 308,781.66 × 142,069.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,122.90x = 43,868,505,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868,505,450.44/206,122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,826.94

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