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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,035.20, 306,052.80 and 162,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,035.20, 306,052.80 and 162,044.80 is: 243,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,035.20 : 306,052.80 = 162,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,035.20/306,052.80 = 162,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,035.20x = 306,052.80 × 162,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,035.20x = 49,594,264,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,594,264,765.44/204,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,067.20

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