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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,047.10, 306,070.65 and 148,751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,047.10, 306,070.65 and 148,751.10 is: 223,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,047.10 : 306,070.65 = 148,751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,047.10/306,070.65 = 148,751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,047.10x = 306,070.65 × 148,751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,047.10x = 45,528,345,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,528,345,865.22/204,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,126.65

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