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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,869.90, 310,304.85 and 88,771.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,869.90, 310,304.85 and 88,771.90 is: 133,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,869.90 : 310,304.85 = 88,771.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,869.90/310,304.85 = 88,771.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,869.90x = 310,304.85 × 88,771.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,869.90x = 27,546,351,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546,351,113.72/206,869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,157.85

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