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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,190.43, 307,894.02 and 145,603.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,190.43, 307,894.02 and 145,603.95 is: 218,482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,190.43 : 307,894.02 = 145,603.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,190.43/307,894.02 = 145,603.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,190.43x = 307,894.02 × 145,603.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,190.43x = 44,830,583,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,830,583,225.89/205,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,482.82

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