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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,716.80, 310,075.20 and 143,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,716.80, 310,075.20 and 143,731.20 is: 215,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,716.80 : 310,075.20 = 143,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,716.80/310,075.20 = 143,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,716.80x = 310,075.20 × 143,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,716.80x = 44,567,480,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567,480,586.24/206,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,596.80

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