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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,030.80, 307,546.20 and 152,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,030.80, 307,546.20 and 152,542.80 is: 228,814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,030.80 : 307,546.20 = 152,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,030.80/307,546.20 = 152,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,030.80x = 307,546.20 × 152,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,030.80x = 46,913,958,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,913,958,477.36/205,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,814.20

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