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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,114.10, 307,671.15 and 145,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,114.10, 307,671.15 and 145,627.70 is: 218,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,114.10 : 307,671.15 = 145,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,114.10/307,671.15 = 145,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,114.10x = 307,671.15 × 145,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,114.10x = 44,805,441,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,805,441,930.86/205,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,441.55

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