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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,843.20, 310,264.80 and 184,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,843.20, 310,264.80 and 184,292.80 is: 276,439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,843.20 : 310,264.80 = 184,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,843.20/310,264.80 = 184,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,843.20x = 310,264.80 × 184,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,843.20x = 57,179,568,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,179,568,733.44/206,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,439.20

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