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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,028.94, 306,042.71 and 54,269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,028.94, 306,042.71 and 54,269.06 is: 81,403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,028.94 : 306,042.71 = 54,269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,028.94/306,042.71 = 54,269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,028.94x = 306,042.71 × 54,269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,028.94x = 16,608,648,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608,648,389.99/204,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,403.39

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