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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,673.62, 283,807.65 and 115,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,673.62, 283,807.65 and 115,020.22 is: 158,715.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,673.62 : 283,807.65 = 115,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,673.62/283,807.65 = 115,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,673.62x = 283,807.65 × 115,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,673.62x = 32,643,618,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,643,618,340.68/205,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,715.63

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