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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,825.20, 310,237.80 and 135,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,825.20, 310,237.80 and 135,966.40 is: 203,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,825.20 : 310,237.80 = 135,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,825.20/310,237.80 = 135,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,825.20x = 310,237.80 × 135,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,825.20x = 42,181,916,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181,916,809.92/206,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,949.60

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