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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,423.44, 284,924.84 and 134,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,423.44, 284,924.84 and 134,814.60 is: 186,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,423.44 : 284,924.84 = 134,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,423.44/284,924.84 = 134,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,423.44x = 284,924.84 × 134,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,423.44x = 38,412,028,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,412,028,334.66/206,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,083.66

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