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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,015.80, 305,813.10 and 91,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,015.80, 305,813.10 and 91,749.80 is: 137,529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,015.80 : 305,813.10 = 91,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,015.80/305,813.10 = 91,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,015.80x = 305,813.10 × 91,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,015.80x = 28,058,290,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,058,290,762.38/204,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,529.99

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