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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,497.04, 309,777.96 and 88,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,497.04, 309,777.96 and 88,169 is: 132,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,497.04 : 309,777.96 = 88,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,497.04/309,777.96 = 88,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,497.04x = 309,777.96 × 88,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,497.04x = 27,312,812,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312,812,955.24/206,497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,267.33

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