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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,064.68, 304,396.10 and 96,261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,064.68, 304,396.10 and 96,261.06 is: 144,296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,064.68 : 304,396.10 = 96,261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,064.68/304,396.10 = 96,261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,064.68x = 304,396.10 × 96,261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,064.68x = 29,301,491,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,301,491,245.87/203,064.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,296.35

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