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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,034.80, 306,052.20 and 202,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,034.80, 306,052.20 and 202,722.60 is: 304,083.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,034.80 : 306,052.20 = 202,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,034.80/306,052.20 = 202,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,034.80x = 306,052.20 × 202,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,034.80x = 62,043,697,719.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,043,697,719.72/204,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,083.90

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