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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,295.80, 307,943.70 and 135,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,295.80, 307,943.70 and 135,254.20 is: 202,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,295.80 : 307,943.70 = 135,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,295.80/307,943.70 = 135,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,295.80x = 307,943.70 × 135,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,295.80x = 41,650,678,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650,678,788.54/205,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,881.30

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