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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,818.70, 310,228.05 and 135,959.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,818.70, 310,228.05 and 135,959.90 is: 203,939.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,818.70 : 310,228.05 = 135,959.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,818.70/310,228.05 = 135,959.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,818.70x = 310,228.05 × 135,959.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,818.70x = 42,178,574,655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,178,574,655.20/206,818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,939.85

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