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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,392.09, 309,616.84 and 73,240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,392.09, 309,616.84 and 73,240.69 is: 109,871.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,392.09 : 309,616.84 = 73,240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,392.09/309,616.84 = 73,240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,392.09x = 309,616.84 × 73,240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,392.09x = 22,676,550,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,550,997.22/206,392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,871.22

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