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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,065.53, 298,075.49 and 206,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,065.53, 298,075.49 and 206,060 is: 284,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,065.53 : 298,075.49 = 206,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,065.53/298,075.49 = 206,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,065.53x = 298,075.49 × 206,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,065.53x = 61,421,435,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,421,435,469.40/216,065.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,272.26

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