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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,181.80, 307,254.30 and 134,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,181.80, 307,254.30 and 134,679.40 is: 201,678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,181.80 : 307,254.30 = 134,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,181.80/307,254.30 = 134,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,181.80x = 307,254.30 × 134,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,181.80x = 41,380,824,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380,824,771.42/205,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,678.83

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