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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,708.40, 310,062.60 and 203,943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,708.40, 310,062.60 and 203,943.60 is: 305,915.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,708.40 : 310,062.60 = 203,943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,708.40/310,062.60 = 203,943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,708.40x = 310,062.60 × 203,943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,708.40x = 63,235,282,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,235,282,869.36/206,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,915.40

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