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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,502.40, 309,755.76 and 88,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,502.40, 309,755.76 and 88,099.84 is: 132,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,502.40 : 309,755.76 = 88,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,502.40/309,755.76 = 88,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,502.40x = 309,755.76 × 88,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,502.40x = 27,289,432,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289,432,895.08/206,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,150.68

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