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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,860.20, 310,217.40 and 73,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,860.20, 310,217.40 and 73,744.80 is: 110,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,860.20 : 310,217.40 = 73,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,860.20/310,217.40 = 73,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,860.20x = 310,217.40 × 73,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,860.20x = 22,876,920,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,876,920,119.52/206,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,591.21

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