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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,498.94, 309,564.90 and 73,361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,498.94, 309,564.90 and 73,361.64 is: 109,977.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,498.94 : 309,564.90 = 73,361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,498.94/309,564.90 = 73,361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,498.94x = 309,564.90 × 73,361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,498.94x = 22,710,188,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710,188,750.44/206,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,977.27

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