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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,489.94, 309,551.40 and 73,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,489.94, 309,551.40 and 73,352.64 is: 109,963.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,489.94 : 309,551.40 = 73,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,489.94/309,551.40 = 73,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,489.94x = 309,551.40 × 73,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,489.94x = 22,706,412,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706,412,405.70/206,489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,963.77

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