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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,875.60, 310,313.40 and 197,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,875.60, 310,313.40 and 197,252.80 is: 295,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,875.60 : 310,313.40 = 197,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,875.60/310,313.40 = 197,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,875.60x = 310,313.40 × 197,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,875.60x = 61,210,187,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,210,187,027.52/206,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,879.20

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