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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,429.80, 309,932.70 and 132,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,429.80, 309,932.70 and 132,010.60 is: 198,200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,429.80 : 309,932.70 = 132,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,429.80/309,932.70 = 132,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,429.80x = 309,932.70 × 132,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,429.80x = 40,914,401,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,914,401,686.62/206,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,200.07

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