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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,050.72, 307,625.76 and 99,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,050.72, 307,625.76 and 99,845.76 is: 149,792.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,050.72 : 307,625.76 = 99,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,050.72/307,625.76 = 99,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,050.72x = 307,625.76 × 99,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,050.72x = 30,715,127,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,715,127,802.78/205,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,792.83

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