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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,697.80, 310,046.70 and 131,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,697.80, 310,046.70 and 131,902.40 is: 197,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,697.80 : 310,046.70 = 131,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,697.80/310,046.70 = 131,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,697.80x = 310,046.70 × 131,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,697.80x = 40,895,903,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,895,903,842.08/206,697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,853.60

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