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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,871.10, 310,306.65 and 73,755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,871.10, 310,306.65 and 73,755.70 is: 110,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,871.10 : 310,306.65 = 73,755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,871.10/310,306.65 = 73,755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,871.10x = 310,306.65 × 73,755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,871.10x = 22,886,884,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,886,884,185.41/206,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,633.55

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