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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,007.20, 306,010.80 and 184,980.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,007.20, 306,010.80 and 184,980.30 is: 277,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,007.20 : 306,010.80 = 184,980.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,007.20/306,010.80 = 184,980.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,007.20x = 306,010.80 × 184,980.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,007.20x = 56,605,969,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,605,969,587.24/204,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,470.45

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