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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,099.20, 306,148.80 and 181,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,099.20, 306,148.80 and 181,548.80 is: 272,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,099.20 : 306,148.80 = 181,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,099.20/306,148.80 = 181,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,099.20x = 306,148.80 × 181,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,099.20x = 55,580,947,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,580,947,261.44/204,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,323.20

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