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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,907.91, 310,355.73 and 57,157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,907.91, 310,355.73 and 57,157.21 is: 85,734.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,907.91 : 310,355.73 = 57,157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,907.91/310,355.73 = 57,157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,907.91x = 310,355.73 × 57,157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,907.91x = 17,739,067,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,739,067,634.31/206,907.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,734.12

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