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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,694.20, 309,968.40 and 73,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,694.20, 309,968.40 and 73,578.80 is: 110,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,694.20 : 309,968.40 = 73,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,694.20/309,968.40 = 73,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,694.20x = 309,968.40 × 73,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,694.20x = 22,807,102,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,102,909.92/206,694.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,342.25

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