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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,877.60, 310,316.40 and 146,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,877.60, 310,316.40 and 146,516.40 is: 219,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,877.60 : 310,316.40 = 146,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,877.60/310,316.40 = 146,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,877.60x = 310,316.40 × 146,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,877.60x = 45,466,441,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466,441,788.96/206,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,774.60

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