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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,817.15, 310,225.73 and 135,958.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,817.15, 310,225.73 and 135,958.35 is: 203,937.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,817.15 : 310,225.73 = 135,958.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,817.15/310,225.73 = 135,958.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,817.15x = 310,225.73 × 135,958.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,817.15x = 42,177,778,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177,778,378.35/206,817.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,937.53

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