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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,342.92, 309,514.30 and 136,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,342.92, 309,514.30 and 136,205.80 is: 204,308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,342.92 : 309,514.30 = 136,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,342.92/309,514.30 = 136,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,342.92x = 309,514.30 × 136,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,342.92x = 42,157,642,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,157,642,842.94/206,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,308.65

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