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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,827.80, 310,241.70 and 165,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,827.80, 310,241.70 and 165,355.80 is: 248,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,827.80 : 310,241.70 = 165,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,827.80/310,241.70 = 165,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,827.80x = 310,241.70 × 165,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,827.80x = 51,300,264,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,300,264,496.86/206,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,033.70

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