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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,335.40, 306,503.10 and 147,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,335.40, 306,503.10 and 147,910.80 is: 221,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,335.40 : 306,503.10 = 147,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,335.40/306,503.10 = 147,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,335.40x = 306,503.10 × 147,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,335.40x = 45,335,118,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,335,118,723.48/204,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,866.20

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