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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,202.60, 305,750.94 and 105,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,202.60, 305,750.94 and 105,499.24 is: 157,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,202.60 : 305,750.94 = 105,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,202.60/305,750.94 = 105,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,202.60x = 305,750.94 × 105,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,202.60x = 32,256,491,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256,491,799.29/204,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,963.18

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