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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,277.96, 306,703.92 and 104,509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,277.96, 306,703.92 and 104,509.72 is: 156,911.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,277.96 : 306,703.92 = 104,509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,277.96/306,703.92 = 104,509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,277.96x = 306,703.92 × 104,509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,277.96x = 32,053,540,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053,540,802.10/204,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,911.40

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