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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,862.80, 310,294.20 and 165,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,862.80, 310,294.20 and 165,390.80 is: 248,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,862.80 : 310,294.20 = 165,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,862.80/310,294.20 = 165,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,862.80x = 310,294.20 × 165,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,862.80x = 51,319,805,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,319,805,973.36/206,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,086.20

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