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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,843.70, 310,265.55 and 187,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,843.70, 310,265.55 and 187,160.70 is: 280,741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,843.70 : 310,265.55 = 187,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,843.70/310,265.55 = 187,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,843.70x = 310,265.55 × 187,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,843.70x = 58,069,517,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,069,517,523.89/206,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,741.05

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