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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,986.80, 310,477.80 and 145,945.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,986.80, 310,477.80 and 145,945.68 is: 218,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,986.80 : 310,477.80 = 145,945.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,986.80/310,477.80 = 145,945.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,986.80x = 310,477.80 × 145,945.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,986.80x = 45,312,893,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,312,893,645.90/206,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,916.83

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