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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,218.15, 307,825.60 and 110,492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,218.15, 307,825.60 and 110,492.70 is: 165,738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,218.15 : 307,825.60 = 110,492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,218.15/307,825.60 = 110,492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,218.15x = 307,825.60 × 110,492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,218.15x = 34,012,481,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,481,673.12/205,218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,738.18

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