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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,303.72, 308,930.40 and 135,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,303.72, 308,930.40 and 135,969.80 is: 203,608.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,303.72 : 308,930.40 = 135,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,303.72/308,930.40 = 135,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,303.72x = 308,930.40 × 135,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,303.72x = 42,005,204,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,005,204,701.92/206,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,608.57

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