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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,464.38, 309,487.41 and 139,911.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,464.38, 309,487.41 and 139,911.24 is: 209,725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,464.38 : 309,487.41 = 139,911.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,464.38/309,487.41 = 139,911.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,464.38x = 309,487.41 × 139,911.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,464.38x = 43,300,767,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300,767,297.49/206,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,725.12

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