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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,875.20, 310,312.80 and 128,143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,875.20, 310,312.80 and 128,143.20 is: 192,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,875.20 : 310,312.80 = 128,143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,875.20/310,312.80 = 128,143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,875.20x = 310,312.80 × 128,143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,875.20x = 39,764,475,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,764,475,192.96/206,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,214.80

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