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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,678.89, 308,407.55 and 110,959.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,678.89, 308,407.55 and 110,959.92 is: 166,380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,678.89 : 308,407.55 = 110,959.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,678.89/308,407.55 = 110,959.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,678.89x = 308,407.55 × 110,959.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,678.89x = 34,220,876,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220,876,520.60/205,678.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,380.11

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