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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,409.40, 307,676.70 and 166,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,409.40, 307,676.70 and 166,043.40 is: 248,711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,409.40 : 307,676.70 = 166,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,409.40/307,676.70 = 166,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,409.40x = 307,676.70 × 166,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,409.40x = 51,087,685,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,087,685,368.78/205,409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,711.53

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