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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,227.76, 284,642.52 and 134,482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,227.76, 284,642.52 and 134,482.82 is: 185,617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,227.76 : 284,642.52 = 134,482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,227.76/284,642.52 = 134,482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,227.76x = 284,642.52 × 134,482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,227.76x = 38,279,528,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,279,528,781.51/206,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,617.73

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