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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,006.29, 330,960.60 and 206,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,006.29, 330,960.60 and 206,126.96 is: 284,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,006.29 : 330,960.60 = 206,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,006.29/330,960.60 = 206,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,006.29x = 330,960.60 × 206,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,006.29x = 68,219,900,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,219,900,702.97/240,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,242.14

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