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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,442.48, 308,233.78 and 110,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,442.48, 308,233.78 and 110,682.38 is: 166,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,442.48 : 308,233.78 = 110,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,442.48/308,233.78 = 110,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,442.48x = 308,233.78 × 110,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,442.48x = 34,116,048,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116,048,860.67/205,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,061.32

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