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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,344.70, 306,225.45 and 150,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,344.70, 306,225.45 and 150,617.40 is: 225,711.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,344.70 : 306,225.45 = 150,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,344.70/306,225.45 = 150,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,344.70x = 306,225.45 × 150,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,344.70x = 46,122,881,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,881,092.83/204,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,711.17

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