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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,909.30, 310,421.55 and 101,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,909.30, 310,421.55 and 101,731.70 is: 152,625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,909.30 : 310,421.55 = 101,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,909.30/310,421.55 = 101,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,909.30x = 310,421.55 × 101,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,909.30x = 31,579,711,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,579,711,998.14/206,909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,625.87

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