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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,876.31, 310,338.77 and 73,775.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,876.31, 310,338.77 and 73,775.49 is: 110,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,876.31 : 310,338.77 = 73,775.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,876.31/310,338.77 = 73,775.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,876.31x = 310,338.77 × 73,775.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,876.31x = 22,895,394,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,895,394,453.87/206,876.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,671.90

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