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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,970.72, 285,620.64 and 120,934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,970.72, 285,620.64 and 120,934.64 is: 166,890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,970.72 : 285,620.64 = 120,934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,970.72/285,620.64 = 120,934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,970.72x = 285,620.64 × 120,934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,970.72x = 34,541,429,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,541,429,274.97/206,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,890.41

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