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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,002.60, 306,003.90 and 91,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,002.60, 306,003.90 and 91,639.40 is: 137,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,002.60 : 306,003.90 = 91,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,002.60/306,003.90 = 91,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,002.60x = 306,003.90 × 91,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,002.60x = 28,042,013,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,042,013,793.66/204,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,459.10

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