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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,247.40, 305,933.70 and 164,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,247.40, 305,933.70 and 164,881.40 is: 246,969.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,247.40 : 305,933.70 = 164,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,247.40/305,933.70 = 164,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,247.40x = 305,933.70 × 164,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,247.40x = 50,442,776,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,442,776,763.18/204,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,969.00

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