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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,707.30, 310,060.95 and 143,721.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,707.30, 310,060.95 and 143,721.70 is: 215,582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,707.30 : 310,060.95 = 143,721.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,707.30/310,060.95 = 143,721.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,707.30x = 310,060.95 × 143,721.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,707.30x = 44,562,486,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,562,486,837.62/206,707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,582.55

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