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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,573.70, 310,042.80 and 122,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,573.70, 310,042.80 and 122,228.40 is: 183,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,573.70 : 310,042.80 = 122,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,573.70/310,042.80 = 122,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,573.70x = 310,042.80 × 122,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,573.70x = 37,896,035,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,896,035,375.52/206,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,450.44

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