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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,037.70, 306,056.55 and 202,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,037.70, 306,056.55 and 202,069.40 is: 303,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,037.70 : 306,056.55 = 202,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,037.70/306,056.55 = 202,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,037.70x = 306,056.55 × 202,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,037.70x = 61,844,663,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,844,663,424.57/204,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,104.10

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