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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,206.74, 305,006.94 and 98,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,206.74, 305,006.94 and 98,099.52 is: 147,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,206.74 : 305,006.94 = 98,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,206.74/305,006.94 = 98,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,206.74x = 305,006.94 × 98,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,206.74x = 29,921,034,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921,034,410.67/203,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,244.30

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