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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,049.80, 306,074.70 and 151,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,049.80, 306,074.70 and 151,561.80 is: 227,342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,049.80 : 306,074.70 = 151,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,049.80/306,074.70 = 151,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,049.80x = 306,074.70 × 151,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,049.80x = 46,389,232,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389,232,466.46/204,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,342.70

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