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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,304.72, 308,931.90 and 135,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,304.72, 308,931.90 and 135,970.80 is: 203,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,304.72 : 308,931.90 = 135,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,304.72/308,931.90 = 135,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,304.72x = 308,931.90 × 135,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,304.72x = 42,005,717,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,005,717,588.52/206,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,610.07

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