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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,046.60, 306,069.90 and 63,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,046.60, 306,069.90 and 63,848.20 is: 95,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,046.60 : 306,069.90 = 63,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,046.60/306,069.90 = 63,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,046.60x = 306,069.90 × 63,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,046.60x = 19,542,012,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,542,012,189.18/204,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,772.30

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