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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,783.94, 310,205.10 and 73,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,783.94, 310,205.10 and 73,635.72 is: 110,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,783.94 : 310,205.10 = 73,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,783.94/310,205.10 = 73,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,783.94x = 310,205.10 × 73,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,783.94x = 22,842,175,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842,175,886.17/206,783.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,463.97

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