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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,281.52, 306,571.68 and 104,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,281.52, 306,571.68 and 104,525.16 is: 156,864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,281.52 : 306,571.68 = 104,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,281.52/306,571.68 = 104,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,281.52x = 306,571.68 × 104,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,281.52x = 32,044,453,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044,453,903.47/204,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,864.18

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