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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,872.60, 310,308.90 and 73,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,872.60, 310,308.90 and 73,757.20 is: 110,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,872.60 : 310,308.90 = 73,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,872.60/310,308.90 = 73,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,872.60x = 310,308.90 × 73,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,872.60x = 22,887,515,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887,515,599.08/206,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,635.80

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