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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,939.80, 310,409.70 and 180,695.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,939.80, 310,409.70 and 180,695.80 is: 271,043.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,939.80 : 310,409.70 = 180,695.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,939.80/310,409.70 = 180,695.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,939.80x = 310,409.70 × 180,695.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,939.80x = 56,089,729,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,089,729,069.26/206,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,043.70

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