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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,267.70, 306,729.60 and 154,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,267.70, 306,729.60 and 154,404.10 is: 231,854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,267.70 : 306,729.60 = 154,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,267.70/306,729.60 = 154,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,267.70x = 306,729.60 × 154,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,267.70x = 47,360,307,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,360,307,831.36/204,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,854.12

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