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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,853.40, 310,571.70 and 128,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,853.40, 310,571.70 and 128,121.40 is: 192,362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,853.40 : 310,571.70 = 128,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,853.40/310,571.70 = 128,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,853.40x = 310,571.70 × 128,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,853.40x = 39,790,881,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,790,881,004.38/206,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,362.71

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