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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,968.80, 308,434.80 and 135,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,968.80, 308,434.80 and 135,466.40 is: 202,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,968.80 : 308,434.80 = 135,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,968.80/308,434.80 = 135,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,968.80x = 308,434.80 × 135,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,968.80x = 41,782,551,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782,551,990.72/205,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,858.65

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