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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,882.93, 310,323.93 and 55,080.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,882.93, 310,323.93 and 55,080.05 is: 82,619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,882.93 : 310,323.93 = 55,080.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,882.93/310,323.93 = 55,080.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,882.93x = 310,323.93 × 55,080.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,882.93x = 17,092,657,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,092,657,580.60/206,882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,619.95

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