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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,999.80, 310,499.70 and 144,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,999.80, 310,499.70 and 144,014.20 is: 216,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,999.80 : 310,499.70 = 144,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,999.80/310,499.70 = 144,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,999.80x = 310,499.70 × 144,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,999.80x = 44,716,365,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,716,365,895.74/206,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,021.30

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