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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,292.08, 306,627.72 and 104,523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,292.08, 306,627.72 and 104,523.72 is: 156,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,292.08 : 306,627.72 = 104,523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,292.08/306,627.72 = 104,523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,292.08x = 306,627.72 × 104,523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,292.08x = 32,049,869,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,869,949.52/204,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,882.59

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