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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,479.96, 309,510.84 and 139,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,479.96, 309,510.84 and 139,926.88 is: 209,748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,479.96 : 309,510.84 = 139,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,479.96/309,510.84 = 139,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,479.96x = 309,510.84 × 139,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,479.96x = 43,308,886,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,308,886,167.38/206,479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,748.62

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