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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,333.40, 307,562.70 and 165,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,333.40, 307,562.70 and 165,967.40 is: 248,597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,333.40 : 307,562.70 = 165,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,333.40/307,562.70 = 165,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,333.40x = 307,562.70 × 165,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,333.40x = 51,045,381,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,045,381,655.98/205,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,597.56

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