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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,973.40, 310,217.10 and 204,757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,973.40, 310,217.10 and 204,757.24 is: 306,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,973.40 : 310,217.10 = 204,757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,973.40/310,217.10 = 204,757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,973.40x = 310,217.10 × 204,757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,973.40x = 63,519,197,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,519,197,196.80/206,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,895.46

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