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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,263.32, 284,646.28 and 125,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,263.32, 284,646.28 and 125,694.24 is: 173,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,263.32 : 284,646.28 = 125,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,263.32/284,646.28 = 125,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,263.32x = 284,646.28 × 125,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,263.32x = 35,778,397,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778,397,833.43/206,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,459.82

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