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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,655.04, 310,014.96 and 88,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,655.04, 310,014.96 and 88,327 is: 132,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,655.04 : 310,014.96 = 88,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,655.04/310,014.96 = 88,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,655.04x = 310,014.96 × 88,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,655.04x = 27,382,691,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382,691,371.92/206,655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,504.35

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