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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,758.07, 309,991.15 and 80,292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,758.07, 309,991.15 and 80,292.97 is: 120,382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,758.07 : 309,991.15 = 80,292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,758.07/309,991.15 = 80,292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,758.07x = 309,991.15 × 80,292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,758.07x = 24,890,110,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,890,110,595.07/206,758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,382.78

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