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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,006.93, 306,009.99 and 54,247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,006.93, 306,009.99 and 54,247.25 is: 81,370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,006.93 : 306,009.99 = 54,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,006.93/306,009.99 = 54,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,006.93x = 306,009.99 × 54,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,006.93x = 16,600,198,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,198,899.98/204,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,370.76

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