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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,731.80, 310,097.70 and 154,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,731.80, 310,097.70 and 154,243.80 is: 231,365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,731.80 : 310,097.70 = 154,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,731.80/310,097.70 = 154,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,731.80x = 310,097.70 × 154,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,731.80x = 47,830,647,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,830,647,619.26/206,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,365.70

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