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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,217.20, 306,325.80 and 195,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,217.20, 306,325.80 and 195,031.80 is: 292,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,217.20 : 306,325.80 = 195,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,217.20/306,325.80 = 195,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,217.20x = 306,325.80 × 195,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,217.20x = 59,743,272,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,743,272,160.44/204,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,547.70

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