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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,059.80, 306,089.70 and 154,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,059.80, 306,089.70 and 154,293.40 is: 231,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,059.80 : 306,089.70 = 154,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,059.80/306,089.70 = 154,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,059.80x = 306,089.70 × 154,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,059.80x = 47,227,620,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227,620,517.98/204,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,440.10

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