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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,845.80, 310,268.70 and 154,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,845.80, 310,268.70 and 154,357.80 is: 231,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,845.80 : 310,268.70 = 154,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,845.80/310,268.70 = 154,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,845.80x = 310,268.70 × 154,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,845.80x = 47,892,393,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892,393,940.86/206,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,536.70

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