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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,684.64, 310,546.08 and 131,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,684.64, 310,546.08 and 131,839.20 is: 198,089.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,684.64 : 310,546.08 = 131,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,684.64/310,546.08 = 131,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,684.64x = 310,546.08 × 131,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,684.64x = 40,942,146,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942,146,750.34/206,684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,089.93

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