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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,414.80, 308,122.20 and 163,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,414.80, 308,122.20 and 163,942.80 is: 245,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,414.80 : 308,122.20 = 163,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,414.80/308,122.20 = 163,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,414.80x = 308,122.20 × 163,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,414.80x = 50,514,416,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,514,416,210.16/205,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,914.20

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