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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,007.80, 305,801.10 and 91,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,007.80, 305,801.10 and 91,741.80 is: 137,517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,007.80 : 305,801.10 = 91,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,007.80/305,801.10 = 91,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,007.80x = 305,801.10 × 91,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,007.80x = 28,054,743,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,054,743,355.98/204,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,517.99

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