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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,044.80, 306,067.20 and 202,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,044.80, 306,067.20 and 202,878.40 is: 304,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,044.80 : 306,067.20 = 202,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,044.80/306,067.20 = 202,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,044.80x = 306,067.20 × 202,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,044.80x = 62,094,423,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094,423,828.48/204,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,317.60

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