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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,202.54, 306,103.83 and 114,289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,202.54, 306,103.83 and 114,289.16 is: 171,321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,202.54 : 306,103.83 = 114,289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,202.54/306,103.83 = 114,289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,202.54x = 306,103.83 × 114,289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,202.54x = 34,984,349,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,984,349,603.48/204,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,321.81

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