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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,414.80, 308,381.40 and 110,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,414.80, 308,381.40 and 110,720.40 is: 166,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,414.80 : 308,381.40 = 110,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,414.80/308,381.40 = 110,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,414.80x = 308,381.40 × 110,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,414.80x = 34,144,111,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144,111,960.56/205,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,220.31

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