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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,745.62, 309,931.19 and 143,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,745.62, 309,931.19 and 143,595.56 is: 215,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,745.62 : 309,931.19 = 143,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,745.62/309,931.19 = 143,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,745.62x = 309,931.19 × 143,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,745.62x = 44,504,742,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,504,742,846.37/206,745.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,263.29

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