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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,336.28, 309,491.68 and 73,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,336.28, 309,491.68 and 73,199 is: 109,793.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,336.28 : 309,491.68 = 73,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,336.28/309,491.68 = 73,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,336.28x = 309,491.68 × 73,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,336.28x = 22,654,481,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,654,481,484.32/206,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,793.98

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