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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,374.16, 309,699.32 and 75,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,374.16, 309,699.32 and 75,046.16 is: 112,619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,374.16 : 309,699.32 = 75,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,374.16/309,699.32 = 75,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,374.16x = 309,699.32 × 75,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,374.16x = 23,241,744,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,744,720.61/206,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,619.45

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