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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,878.60, 310,317.90 and 122,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,878.60, 310,317.90 and 122,897.80 is: 184,346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,878.60 : 310,317.90 = 122,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,878.60/310,317.90 = 122,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,878.60x = 310,317.90 × 122,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,878.60x = 38,137,387,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,137,387,210.62/206,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,346.70

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