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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,625.62, 309,902.13 and 56,829.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,625.62, 309,902.13 and 56,829.79 is: 85,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,625.62 : 309,902.13 = 56,829.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,625.62/309,902.13 = 56,829.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,625.62x = 309,902.13 × 56,829.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,625.62x = 17,611,672,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611,672,968.45/206,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,234.70

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