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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,415.20, 309,622.80 and 174,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,415.20, 309,622.80 and 174,922.40 is: 262,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,415.20 : 309,622.80 = 174,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,415.20/309,622.80 = 174,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,415.20x = 309,622.80 × 174,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,415.20x = 54,159,963,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,159,963,270.72/206,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,383.60

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