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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,033.80, 306,050.70 and 202,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,033.80, 306,050.70 and 202,867.40 is: 304,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,033.80 : 306,050.70 = 202,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,033.80/306,050.70 = 202,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,033.80x = 306,050.70 × 202,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,033.80x = 62,087,709,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,087,709,777.18/204,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,301.10

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