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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,885.60, 310,328.40 and 122,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,885.60, 310,328.40 and 122,904.80 is: 184,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,885.60 : 310,328.40 = 122,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,885.60/310,328.40 = 122,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,885.60x = 310,328.40 × 122,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,885.60x = 38,140,849,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,140,849,936.32/206,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,357.20

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