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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,861.70, 310,219.65 and 73,746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,861.70, 310,219.65 and 73,746.30 is: 110,593.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,861.70 : 310,219.65 = 73,746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,861.70/310,219.65 = 73,746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,861.70x = 310,219.65 × 73,746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,861.70x = 22,877,551,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,877,551,374.80/206,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,593.46

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