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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,588.80, 309,883.20 and 112,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,588.80, 309,883.20 and 112,110.40 is: 168,165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,588.80 : 309,883.20 = 112,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,588.80/309,883.20 = 112,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,588.80x = 309,883.20 × 112,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,588.80x = 34,741,129,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,741,129,505.28/206,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,165.60

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