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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,699.60, 310,049.40 and 147,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,699.60, 310,049.40 and 147,213.20 is: 220,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,699.60 : 310,049.40 = 147,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,699.60/310,049.40 = 147,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,699.60x = 310,049.40 × 147,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,699.60x = 45,643,364,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,643,364,332.08/206,699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,819.80

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