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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,276.40, 309,414.60 and 181,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,276.40, 309,414.60 and 181,344.60 is: 272,016.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,276.40 : 309,414.60 = 181,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,276.40/309,414.60 = 181,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,276.40x = 309,414.60 × 181,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,276.40x = 56,110,666,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,110,666,871.16/206,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,016.90

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