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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,932.45, 310,234.65 and 113,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,932.45, 310,234.65 and 113,438.20 is: 170,067.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,932.45 : 310,234.65 = 113,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,932.45/310,234.65 = 113,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,932.45x = 310,234.65 × 113,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,932.45x = 35,192,460,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192,460,273.63/206,932.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,067.38

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