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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,852.52, 310,020.12 and 88,385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,852.52, 310,020.12 and 88,385.16 is: 132,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,852.52 : 310,020.12 = 88,385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,852.52/310,020.12 = 88,385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,852.52x = 310,020.12 × 88,385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,852.52x = 27,401,177,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,177,909.42/206,852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,467.22

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