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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,999.20, 310,498.80 and 136,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,999.20, 310,498.80 and 136,140.40 is: 204,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,999.20 : 310,498.80 = 136,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,999.20/310,498.80 = 136,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,999.20x = 310,498.80 × 136,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,999.20x = 42,271,430,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,271,430,831.52/206,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,210.60

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