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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,380.09, 284,779.15 and 121,480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,380.09, 284,779.15 and 121,480.75 is: 167,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,380.09 : 284,779.15 = 121,480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,380.09/284,779.15 = 121,480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,380.09x = 284,779.15 × 121,480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,380.09x = 34,595,184,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,595,184,726.36/206,380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,628.50

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