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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,360.56, 307,723.32 and 160,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,360.56, 307,723.32 and 160,275.03 is: 240,164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,360.56 : 307,723.32 = 160,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,360.56/307,723.32 = 160,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,360.56x = 307,723.32 × 160,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,360.56x = 49,320,364,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,364,344.70/205,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,164.73

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