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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,413.76, 309,620.96 and 56,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,413.76, 309,620.96 and 56,656.08 is: 84,984.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,413.76 : 309,620.96 = 56,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,413.76/309,620.96 = 56,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,413.76x = 309,620.96 × 56,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,413.76x = 17,541,909,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541,909,879.44/206,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,984.21

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