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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,071.59, 304,564.12 and 198,757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,071.59, 304,564.12 and 198,757.18 is: 296,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,071.59 : 304,564.12 = 198,757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,071.59/304,564.12 = 198,757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,071.59x = 304,564.12 × 198,757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,071.59x = 60,534,305,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,534,305,620.38/204,071.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,632.69

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