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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,232.20, 307,826.62 and 97,135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,232.20, 307,826.62 and 97,135.67 is: 145,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,232.20 : 307,826.62 = 97,135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,232.20/307,826.62 = 97,135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,232.20x = 307,826.62 × 97,135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,232.20x = 29,900,944,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,900,944,977.54/205,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,693.24

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