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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,649.72, 309,972.42 and 66,408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,649.72, 309,972.42 and 66,408.48 is: 99,612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,649.72 : 309,972.42 = 66,408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,649.72/309,972.42 = 66,408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,649.72x = 309,972.42 × 66,408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,649.72x = 20,584,797,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,584,797,254.12/206,649.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,612.03

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