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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,858.62, 310,281.75 and 57,108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,858.62, 310,281.75 and 57,108.05 is: 85,660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,858.62 : 310,281.75 = 57,108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,858.62/310,281.75 = 57,108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,858.62x = 310,281.75 × 57,108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,858.62x = 17,719,584,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,719,584,600.92/206,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,660.36

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