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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,052.08, 423,907.67 and 205,249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,052.08, 423,907.67 and 205,249.95 is: 283,362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,052.08 : 423,907.67 = 205,249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,052.08/423,907.67 = 205,249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,052.08x = 423,907.67 × 205,249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,052.08x = 87,007,028,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,007,028,072.12/307,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,362.44

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