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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,955.04, 310,172.97 and 88,487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,955.04, 310,172.97 and 88,487.32 is: 132,619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,955.04 : 310,172.97 = 88,487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,955.04/310,172.97 = 88,487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,955.04x = 310,172.97 × 88,487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,955.04x = 27,446,373,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,446,373,300.88/206,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,619.98

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