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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,846.60, 310,342.80 and 199,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,846.60, 310,342.80 and 199,556.60 is: 299,405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,846.60 : 310,342.80 = 199,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,846.60/310,342.80 = 199,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,846.60x = 310,342.80 × 199,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,846.60x = 61,930,954,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,930,954,002.48/206,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,405.23

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