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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,484.15, 284,646.51 and 145,947.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,484.15, 284,646.51 and 145,947.99 is: 201,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,484.15 : 284,646.51 = 145,947.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,484.15/284,646.51 = 145,947.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,484.15x = 284,646.51 × 145,947.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,484.15x = 41,543,585,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,543,585,995.01/206,484.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,195.04

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