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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,227.80, 307,584.72 and 110,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,227.80, 307,584.72 and 110,224.52 is: 165,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,227.80 : 307,584.72 = 110,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,227.80/307,584.72 = 110,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,227.80x = 307,584.72 × 110,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,227.80x = 33,903,378,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,903,378,121.33/205,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,198.76

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