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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,970.80, 310,456.20 and 143,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,970.80, 310,456.20 and 143,985.20 is: 215,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,970.80 : 310,456.20 = 143,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,970.80/310,456.20 = 143,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,970.80x = 310,456.20 × 143,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,970.80x = 44,701,098,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,701,098,048.24/206,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,977.80

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