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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,526.20, 309,716.40 and 73,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,526.20, 309,716.40 and 73,410.80 is: 110,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,526.20 : 309,716.40 = 73,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,526.20/309,716.40 = 73,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,526.20x = 309,716.40 × 73,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,526.20x = 22,736,528,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,736,528,697.12/206,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,090.29

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