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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,920.80, 310,381.20 and 82,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,920.80, 310,381.20 and 82,261.80 is: 123,392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,920.80 : 310,381.20 = 82,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,920.80/310,381.20 = 82,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,920.80x = 310,381.20 × 82,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,920.80x = 25,532,516,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,516,198.16/206,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,392.70

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