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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.93, 306,005.49 and 54,244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.93, 306,005.49 and 54,244.25 is: 81,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.93 : 306,005.49 = 54,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.93/306,005.49 = 54,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.93x = 306,005.49 × 54,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.93x = 16,599,036,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,599,036,770.91/204,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,366.26

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