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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,010.80, 306,016.20 and 154,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,010.80, 306,016.20 and 154,244.40 is: 231,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,010.80 : 306,016.20 = 154,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,010.80/306,016.20 = 154,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,010.80x = 306,016.20 × 154,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,010.80x = 47,201,285,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,201,285,159.28/204,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,366.60

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