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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,041.70, 307,562.55 and 144,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,041.70, 307,562.55 and 144,907.30 is: 217,360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,041.70 : 307,562.55 = 144,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,041.70/307,562.55 = 144,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,041.70x = 307,562.55 × 144,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,041.70x = 44,568,058,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,568,058,701.62/205,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,360.95

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