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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,099.30, 307,130.55 and 134,596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,099.30, 307,130.55 and 134,596.90 is: 201,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,099.30 : 307,130.55 = 134,596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,099.30/307,130.55 = 134,596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,099.30x = 307,130.55 × 134,596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,099.30x = 41,338,819,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,338,819,925.30/205,099.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,555.15

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