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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,801.20, 310,201.80 and 135,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,801.20, 310,201.80 and 135,942.40 is: 203,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,801.20 : 310,201.80 = 135,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,801.20/310,201.80 = 135,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,801.20x = 310,201.80 × 135,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,801.20x = 42,169,577,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,169,577,176.32/206,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,913.60

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