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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,107.76, 306,167.40 and 56,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,107.76, 306,167.40 and 56,363.76 is: 84,547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,107.76 : 306,167.40 = 56,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,107.76/306,167.40 = 56,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,107.76x = 306,167.40 × 56,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,107.76x = 17,256,745,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,745,853.42/204,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,547.23

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