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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,048.80, 307,227.60 and 99,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,048.80, 307,227.60 and 99,640.80 is: 149,293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,048.80 : 307,227.60 = 99,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,048.80/307,227.60 = 99,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,048.80x = 307,227.60 × 99,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,048.80x = 30,612,403,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612,403,846.08/205,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,293.26

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