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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,039.80, 306,059.70 and 202,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,039.80, 306,059.70 and 202,727.60 is: 304,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,039.80 : 306,059.70 = 202,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,039.80/306,059.70 = 202,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,039.80x = 306,059.70 × 202,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,039.80x = 62,046,748,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,046,748,437.72/204,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,091.40

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