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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,044.48, 307,665 and 111,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,044.48, 307,665 and 111,550.08 is: 167,378.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,044.48 : 307,665 = 111,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,044.48/307,665 = 111,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,044.48x = 307,665 × 111,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,044.48x = 34,320,055,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,320,055,363.20/205,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,378.59

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