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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,231.20, 975,346.80 and 206,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,231.20, 975,346.80 and 206,999.20 is: 310,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,231.20 : 975,346.80 = 206,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,231.20/975,346.80 = 206,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,231.20x = 975,346.80 × 206,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,231.20x = 201,896,007,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,896,007,322.56/650,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,498.80

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