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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,738.40, 310,107.60 and 203,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,738.40, 310,107.60 and 203,973.60 is: 305,960.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,738.40 : 310,107.60 = 203,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,738.40/310,107.60 = 203,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,738.40x = 310,107.60 × 203,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,738.40x = 63,253,763,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,253,763,559.36/206,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,960.40

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