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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,047.80, 306,071.70 and 202,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,047.80, 306,071.70 and 202,881.40 is: 304,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,047.80 : 306,071.70 = 202,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,047.80/306,071.70 = 202,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,047.80x = 306,071.70 × 202,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,047.80x = 62,096,254,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,096,254,996.38/204,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,322.10

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