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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,190.67, 307,883.48 and 142,107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,190.67, 307,883.48 and 142,107.87 is: 213,229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,190.67 : 307,883.48 = 142,107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,190.67/307,883.48 = 142,107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,190.67x = 307,883.48 × 142,107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,190.67x = 43,752,664,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752,664,840.45/205,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,229.31

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