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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,286.67, 308,027.48 and 142,203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,286.67, 308,027.48 and 142,203.87 is: 213,373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,286.67 : 308,027.48 = 142,203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,286.67/308,027.48 = 142,203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,286.67x = 308,027.48 × 142,203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,286.67x = 43,802,699,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,802,699,011.33/205,286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,373.32

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