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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,595.24, 310,023.96 and 88,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,595.24, 310,023.96 and 88,267.48 is: 132,457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,595.24 : 310,023.96 = 88,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,595.24/310,023.96 = 88,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,595.24x = 310,023.96 × 88,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,595.24x = 27,365,033,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,365,033,688.82/206,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,457.23

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