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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,010.70, 307,516.05 and 181,509.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,010.70, 307,516.05 and 181,509.90 is: 272,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,010.70 : 307,516.05 = 181,509.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,010.70/307,516.05 = 181,509.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,010.70x = 307,516.05 × 181,509.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,010.70x = 55,817,207,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,817,207,483.90/205,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,264.85

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