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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,872.30, 310,308.45 and 82,213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,872.30, 310,308.45 and 82,213.30 is: 123,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,872.30 : 310,308.45 = 82,213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,872.30/310,308.45 = 82,213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,872.30x = 310,308.45 × 82,213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,872.30x = 25,511,481,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,511,481,692.39/206,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,319.95

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