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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,333.48, 306,562.86 and 104,564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,333.48, 306,562.86 and 104,564.64 is: 156,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,333.48 : 306,562.86 = 104,564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,333.48/306,562.86 = 104,564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,333.48x = 306,562.86 × 104,564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,333.48x = 32,055,635,093.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,055,635,093.27/204,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,879.02

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