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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,197.19, 309,202.84 and 73,047.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,197.19, 309,202.84 and 73,047.17 is: 109,537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,197.19 : 309,202.84 = 73,047.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,197.19/309,202.84 = 73,047.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,197.19x = 309,202.84 × 73,047.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,197.19x = 22,586,391,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,391,748.46/206,197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,537.82

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