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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,167.40, 307,751.10 and 160,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,167.40, 307,751.10 and 160,930.60 is: 241,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,167.40 : 307,751.10 = 160,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,167.40/307,751.10 = 160,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,167.40x = 307,751.10 × 160,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,167.40x = 49,526,569,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,526,569,173.66/205,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,395.90

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