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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,868.60, 310,302.90 and 146,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,868.60, 310,302.90 and 146,507.40 is: 219,761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,868.60 : 310,302.90 = 146,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,868.60/310,302.90 = 146,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,868.60x = 310,302.90 × 146,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,868.60x = 45,461,671,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461,671,091.46/206,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,761.10

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