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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,074.68, 307,595.28 and 91,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,074.68, 307,595.28 and 91,257.80 is: 136,879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,074.68 : 307,595.28 = 91,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,074.68/307,595.28 = 91,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,074.68x = 307,595.28 × 91,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,074.68x = 28,070,468,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,070,468,543.18/205,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,879.25

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