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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,447.51, 306,802.49 and 99,209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,447.51, 306,802.49 and 99,209.07 is: 148,877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,447.51 : 306,802.49 = 99,209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,447.51/306,802.49 = 99,209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,447.51x = 306,802.49 × 99,209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,447.51x = 30,437,589,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,437,589,210.54/204,447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,877.28

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