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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,997.86, 307,585.58 and 110,117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,997.86, 307,585.58 and 110,117.34 is: 165,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,997.86 : 307,585.58 = 110,117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,997.86/307,585.58 = 110,117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,997.86x = 307,585.58 × 110,117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,997.86x = 33,870,505,891.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870,505,891.96/204,997.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,223.70

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