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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,832.14, 310,171.59 and 73,677.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,832.14, 310,171.59 and 73,677.02 is: 110,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,832.14 : 310,171.59 = 73,677.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,832.14/310,171.59 = 73,677.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,832.14x = 310,171.59 × 73,677.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,832.14x = 22,852,518,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,852,518,439.86/206,832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,488.24

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