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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,572.80, 309,859.20 and 112,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,572.80, 309,859.20 and 112,094.40 is: 168,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,572.80 : 309,859.20 = 112,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,572.80/309,859.20 = 112,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,572.80x = 309,859.20 × 112,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,572.80x = 34,733,481,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,733,481,108.48/206,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,141.60

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