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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,492.44, 309,791.94 and 66,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,492.44, 309,791.94 and 66,252.28 is: 99,395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,492.44 : 309,791.94 = 66,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,492.44/309,791.94 = 66,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,492.44x = 309,791.94 × 66,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,492.44x = 20,524,422,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,524,422,350.62/206,492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,395.51

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