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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,921.39, 310,257.34 and 134,927.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,921.39, 310,257.34 and 134,927.78 is: 202,310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,921.39 : 310,257.34 = 134,927.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,921.39/310,257.34 = 134,927.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,921.39x = 310,257.34 × 134,927.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,921.39x = 41,862,332,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,862,332,226.30/206,921.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,310.32

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