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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,589.31, 305,383.97 and 110,277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,589.31, 305,383.97 and 110,277.31 is: 165,415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,589.31 : 305,383.97 = 110,277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,589.31/305,383.97 = 110,277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,589.31x = 305,383.97 × 110,277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,589.31x = 33,676,921,413.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,676,921,413.87/203,589.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,415.96

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