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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,050.38, 306,093.20 and 56,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,050.38, 306,093.20 and 56,306.38 is: 84,464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,050.38 : 306,093.20 = 56,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,050.38/306,093.20 = 56,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,050.38x = 306,093.20 × 56,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,050.38x = 17,235,000,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,000,034.62/204,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,464.43

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