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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,473.86, 309,693.78 and 146,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,473.86, 309,693.78 and 146,253.60 is: 219,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,473.86 : 309,693.78 = 146,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,473.86/309,693.78 = 146,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,473.86x = 309,693.78 × 146,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,473.86x = 45,293,830,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,830,222.61/206,473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,368.35

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