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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,817.70, 310,226.55 and 135,958.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,817.70, 310,226.55 and 135,958.90 is: 203,938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,817.70 : 310,226.55 = 135,958.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,817.70/310,226.55 = 135,958.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,817.70x = 310,226.55 × 135,958.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,817.70x = 42,178,060,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,178,060,488.80/206,817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,938.35

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