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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,291.98, 306,172.48 and 114,330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,291.98, 306,172.48 and 114,330.95 is: 171,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,291.98 : 306,172.48 = 114,330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,291.98/306,172.48 = 114,330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,291.98x = 306,172.48 × 114,330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,291.98x = 35,004,988,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,004,988,971.39/204,291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,347.84

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