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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,999.30, 310,498.96 and 169,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,999.30, 310,498.96 and 169,601.60 is: 254,402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,999.30 : 310,498.96 = 169,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,999.30/310,498.96 = 169,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,999.30x = 310,498.96 × 169,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,999.30x = 52,661,120,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,661,120,414.34/206,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,402.41

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