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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,311.70, 307,996.71 and 63,168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,311.70, 307,996.71 and 63,168.75 is: 94,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,311.70 : 307,996.71 = 63,168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,311.70/307,996.71 = 63,168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,311.70x = 307,996.71 × 63,168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,311.70x = 19,455,767,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455,767,174.81/205,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,762.10

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