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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,006.48, 305,884.44 and 70,829.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,006.48, 305,884.44 and 70,829.52 is: 106,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,006.48 : 305,884.44 = 70,829.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,006.48/305,884.44 = 70,829.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,006.48x = 305,884.44 × 70,829.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,006.48x = 21,665,648,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665,648,060.67/204,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,200.78

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