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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,860.80, 310,291.20 and 154,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,860.80, 310,291.20 and 154,372.80 is: 231,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,860.80 : 310,291.20 = 154,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,860.80/310,291.20 = 154,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,860.80x = 310,291.20 × 154,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,860.80x = 47,900,521,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,900,521,359.36/206,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,559.20

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