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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,102.80, 307,654.20 and 125,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,102.80, 307,654.20 and 125,960.40 is: 188,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,102.80 : 307,654.20 = 125,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,102.80/307,654.20 = 125,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,102.80x = 307,654.20 × 125,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,102.80x = 38,752,246,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752,246,093.68/205,102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,940.60

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