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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,873.80, 310,310.70 and 154,385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,873.80, 310,310.70 and 154,385.80 is: 231,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,873.80 : 310,310.70 = 154,385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,873.80/310,310.70 = 154,385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,873.80x = 310,310.70 × 154,385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,873.80x = 47,907,565,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,907,565,668.06/206,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,578.70

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