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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,035.80, 306,053.70 and 202,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,035.80, 306,053.70 and 202,723.60 is: 304,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,035.80 : 306,053.70 = 202,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,035.80/306,053.70 = 202,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,035.80x = 306,053.70 × 202,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,035.80x = 62,044,307,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,044,307,857.32/204,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,085.40

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