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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,811.70, 310,217.55 and 135,952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,811.70, 310,217.55 and 135,952.90 is: 203,929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,811.70 : 310,217.55 = 135,952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,811.70/310,217.55 = 135,952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,811.70x = 310,217.55 × 135,952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,811.70x = 42,174,975,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,174,975,553.40/206,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,929.35

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