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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,711.70, 308,567.55 and 179,467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,711.70, 308,567.55 and 179,467.70 is: 269,201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,711.70 : 308,567.55 = 179,467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,711.70/308,567.55 = 179,467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,711.70x = 308,567.55 × 179,467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,711.70x = 55,377,908,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,377,908,493.14/205,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,201.55

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