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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,635.40, 309,981.90 and 88,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,635.40, 309,981.90 and 88,305.80 is: 132,471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,635.40 : 309,981.90 = 88,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,635.40/309,981.90 = 88,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,635.40x = 309,981.90 × 88,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,635.40x = 27,373,199,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,199,665.02/206,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,471.01

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