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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,896.60, 310,344.90 and 147,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,896.60, 310,344.90 and 147,410.20 is: 221,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,896.60 : 310,344.90 = 147,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,896.60/310,344.90 = 147,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,896.60x = 310,344.90 × 147,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,896.60x = 45,748,003,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,748,003,777.98/206,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,115.30

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