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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,072.40, 305,962.80 and 91,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,072.40, 305,962.80 and 91,660.60 is: 137,425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,072.40 : 305,962.80 = 91,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,072.40/305,962.80 = 91,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,072.40x = 305,962.80 × 91,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,072.40x = 28,044,733,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,044,733,825.68/204,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,425.41

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