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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,243.93, 306,652.94 and 104,475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,243.93, 306,652.94 and 104,475.72 is: 156,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,243.93 : 306,652.94 = 104,475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,243.93/306,652.94 = 104,475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,243.93x = 306,652.94 × 104,475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,243.93x = 32,037,787,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037,787,715.97/204,243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,860.42

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