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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,868.61, 310,302.93 and 66,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,868.61, 310,302.93 and 66,627.24 is: 99,940.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,868.61 : 310,302.93 = 66,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,868.61/310,302.93 = 66,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,868.61x = 310,302.93 × 66,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,868.61x = 20,674,627,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674,627,789.81/206,868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,940.86

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