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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,417.38, 307,914.66 and 100,106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,417.38, 307,914.66 and 100,106.04 is: 150,056.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,417.38 : 307,914.66 = 100,106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,417.38/307,914.66 = 100,106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,417.38x = 307,914.66 × 100,106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,417.38x = 30,824,117,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824,117,270.55/205,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,056.03

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