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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,062.70, 307,922.10 and 155,199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,062.70, 307,922.10 and 155,199.10 is: 233,046.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,062.70 : 307,922.10 = 155,199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,062.70/307,922.10 = 155,199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,062.70x = 307,922.10 × 155,199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,062.70x = 47,789,232,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789,232,790.11/205,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,046.93

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