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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,949.16, 310,164.18 and 88,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,949.16, 310,164.18 and 88,481.44 is: 132,611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,949.16 : 310,164.18 = 88,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,949.16/310,164.18 = 88,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,949.16x = 310,164.18 × 88,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,949.16x = 27,443,773,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443,773,282.82/206,949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,611.18

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