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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,039.20, 307,558.80 and 110,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,039.20, 307,558.80 and 110,560.80 is: 165,841.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,039.20 : 307,558.80 = 110,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,039.20/307,558.80 = 110,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,039.20x = 307,558.80 × 110,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,039.20x = 34,003,946,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003,946,975.04/205,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,841.20

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