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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,091.96, 305,847.21 and 150,361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,091.96, 305,847.21 and 150,361.39 is: 225,327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,091.96 : 305,847.21 = 150,361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,091.96/305,847.21 = 150,361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,091.96x = 305,847.21 × 150,361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,091.96x = 45,987,610,863.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987,610,863.41/204,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,327.89

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