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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,976.80, 310,465.20 and 140,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,976.80, 310,465.20 and 140,448.80 is: 210,673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,976.80 : 310,465.20 = 140,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,976.80/310,465.20 = 140,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,976.80x = 310,465.20 × 140,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,976.80x = 43,604,464,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604,464,781.76/206,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,673.20

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