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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,997.60, 310,496.40 and 73,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,997.60, 310,496.40 and 73,882.20 is: 110,823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,997.60 : 310,496.40 = 73,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,997.60/310,496.40 = 73,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,997.60x = 310,496.40 × 73,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,997.60x = 22,940,157,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940,157,124.08/206,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,823.30

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