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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,878.40, 310,317.60 and 136,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,878.40, 310,317.60 and 136,019.60 is: 204,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,878.40 : 310,317.60 = 136,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,878.40/310,317.60 = 136,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,878.40x = 310,317.60 × 136,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,878.40x = 42,209,275,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,209,275,824.96/206,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,029.40

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