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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,192.26, 307,773.02 and 72,073.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,192.26, 307,773.02 and 72,073.70 is: 108,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,192.26 : 307,773.02 = 72,073.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,192.26/307,773.02 = 72,073.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,192.26x = 307,773.02 × 72,073.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,192.26x = 22,182,340,311.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,340,311.57/205,192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,105.15

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