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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,476.86, 309,698.28 and 146,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,476.86, 309,698.28 and 146,256.60 is: 219,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,476.86 : 309,698.28 = 146,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,476.86/309,698.28 = 146,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,476.86x = 309,698.28 × 146,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,476.86x = 45,295,417,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295,417,458.65/206,476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,372.85

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