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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,129.80, 309,194.70 and 164,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,129.80, 309,194.70 and 164,657.80 is: 246,986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,129.80 : 309,194.70 = 164,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,129.80/309,194.70 = 164,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,129.80x = 309,194.70 × 164,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,129.80x = 50,911,319,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,911,319,073.66/206,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,986.70

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