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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,651.80, 309,977.70 and 73,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,651.80, 309,977.70 and 73,682.20 is: 110,523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,651.80 : 309,977.70 = 73,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,651.80/309,977.70 = 73,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,651.80x = 309,977.70 × 73,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,651.80x = 22,839,838,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839,838,886.94/206,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,523.30

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