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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,999.88, 310,620.30 and 87,048.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,999.88, 310,620.30 and 87,048.15 is: 130,622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,999.88 : 310,620.30 = 87,048.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,999.88/310,620.30 = 87,048.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,999.88x = 310,620.30 × 87,048.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,999.88x = 27,038,922,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038,922,467.45/206,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,622.89

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