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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,382.54, 306,573.93 and 97,741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,382.54, 306,573.93 and 97,741.30 is: 146,612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,382.54 : 306,573.93 = 97,741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,382.54/306,573.93 = 97,741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,382.54x = 306,573.93 × 97,741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,382.54x = 29,964,934,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,964,934,464.31/204,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,612.01

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