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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,245.43, 306,655.19 and 104,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,245.43, 306,655.19 and 104,477.22 is: 156,862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,245.43 : 306,655.19 = 104,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,245.43/306,655.19 = 104,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,245.43x = 306,655.19 × 104,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,245.43x = 32,038,481,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038,481,227.39/204,245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,862.66

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