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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,421.60, 308,132.40 and 122,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,421.60, 308,132.40 and 122,477.60 is: 183,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,421.60 : 308,132.40 = 122,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,421.60/308,132.40 = 122,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,421.60x = 308,132.40 × 122,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,421.60x = 37,739,316,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,739,316,834.24/205,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,716.40

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