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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,063.98, 306,095.52 and 54,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,063.98, 306,095.52 and 54,304.28 is: 81,456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,063.98 : 306,095.52 = 54,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,063.98/306,095.52 = 54,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,063.98x = 306,095.52 × 54,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,063.98x = 16,622,296,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,296,824.83/204,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,456.30

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