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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,658.60, 309,987.90 and 88,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,658.60, 309,987.90 and 88,560.60 is: 132,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,658.60 : 309,987.90 = 88,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,658.60/309,987.90 = 88,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,658.60x = 309,987.90 × 88,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,658.60x = 27,452,714,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452,714,416.74/206,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,840.90

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