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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,248.40, 305,643.60 and 129,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,248.40, 305,643.60 and 129,404.40 is: 193,644.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,248.40 : 305,643.60 = 129,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,248.40/305,643.60 = 129,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,248.40x = 305,643.60 × 129,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,248.40x = 39,551,626,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,551,626,671.84/204,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,644.73

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