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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,488.80, 310,021.20 and 132,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,488.80, 310,021.20 and 132,069.60 is: 198,288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,488.80 : 310,021.20 = 132,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,488.80/310,021.20 = 132,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,488.80x = 310,021.20 × 132,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,488.80x = 40,944,375,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,944,375,875.52/206,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,288.60

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