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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,162.64, 308,718.90 and 135,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,162.64, 308,718.90 and 135,828.72 is: 203,397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,162.64 : 308,718.90 = 135,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,162.64/308,718.90 = 135,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,162.64x = 308,718.90 × 135,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,162.64x = 41,932,893,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,932,893,026.81/206,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,397.15

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