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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,269.99, 307,909.64 and 163,179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,269.99, 307,909.64 and 163,179.15 is: 244,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,269.99 : 307,909.64 = 163,179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,269.99/307,909.64 = 163,179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,269.99x = 307,909.64 × 163,179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,269.99x = 50,244,433,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244,433,332.01/205,269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,772.43

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