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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,410.02, 305,865.15 and 170,592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,410.02, 305,865.15 and 170,592.49 is: 255,262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,410.02 : 305,865.15 = 170,592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,410.02/305,865.15 = 170,592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,410.02x = 305,865.15 × 170,592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,410.02x = 52,178,295,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,178,295,564.84/204,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,262.91

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