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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,281.60, 307,858.40 and 80,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,281.60, 307,858.40 and 80,660.80 is: 120,966.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,281.60 : 307,858.40 = 80,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,281.60/307,858.40 = 80,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,281.60x = 307,858.40 × 80,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,281.60x = 24,832,104,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,832,104,830.72/205,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,966.05

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